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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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