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座布団

zabuton

Description

座布団は、床にすわる時に下にしくやわらかいクッションです。

A 座布団 is a soft cushion placed on the floor when sitting.

日本のわしつでよく使われて、おきゃくさんが来た時に出します。

It is often used in Japanese-style rooms and brought out when guests arrive.

Meanings

座布団zabuton

floor cushion for sitting on tatami

座布団の上にすわってください。

Please sit on the cushion.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    座 (sitting) + 布団 (futon/cushion), literally a cushion for sitting.

  • Nuance

    unlike 布団 for sleeping, 座布団 is small and used only for sitting.

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