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敷き布団

shikibuton

Description

敷き布団は、ねる時に下にしくやわらかい布団のことです。

A 敷き布団 is a soft futon laid underneath when sleeping.

日本では、床の上に敷き布団をしいて、その上でねる人が多いです。

In Japan, many people lay a 敷き布団 on the floor and sleep on it.

Meanings

敷き布団shikibuton

futon mattress laid on the floor for sleeping

毎朝、敷き布団をたたみます。

I fold the futon every morning.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    敷き (from 敷く, to spread out) + 布団 (futon); the futon you lay underneath you.

  • Nuance

    contrasts with 掛け布団 (the futon you cover yourself with).

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