also: おしまずき
noun
Only with reading おしまずき
Archaic term for an armrest, often a small stand used while sitting on the floor. Cross-referenced with 脇息.
See also: 脇息
古文書には、貴人が几にもたれて座っている図が描かれている。
In old documents, there are illustrations of nobles sitting while leaning on an armrest.
noun
small table; desk
Only with reading き
Archaic term for a small, low table or desk. In modern Japanese, 机 (つくえ) is the standard word.
「几」という漢字は、昔の小さな机を指す言葉として使われていた。
The kanji 几 was used to refer to a small desk in old times.
Archaic reading specifically for the armrest sense. Not used in modern Japanese.
The kanji 几 is a pictograph of a small table or stand. The reading き is the Sino-Japanese on'yomi, while おしまずき is a native Japanese reading of uncertain origin, now obsolete.