How to say 'Blanket' in Japanese | 毛布

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The Japanese word for Blanket is 'Moufu', written as 毛布 in Japanese.'Blanket' in hiragana is もうふ.

word

毛布

Meaning

Blanket

Reading

もうふ

moufu

Kanji

毛Fur 布Cloth, Linen

Explanation

The Japanese noun '毛布 (もうふ)' refers to a 'blanket'. It is commonly used to describe a thick, warm covering used on beds or for wrapping oneself in. This word is often used in everyday contexts, such as when discussing bedding or staying warm. Example sentences: I bought a new blanket「新しい毛布を買いました」(あたらしいもうふをかいました). This blanket is very warm「この毛布はとても暖かいです」(このもうふはとてもあたたかいです). The word '毛布' can also be used metaphorically to describe something that provides comfort or protection, though this usage is less common.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2144

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 毛布

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

毛

Meaning

Fur

kanji

布

Meaning

Cloth, Linen

Words Related to 毛布 Through the Kanji 毛

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 毛 as well.

word

毛

Meaning

Hair

word

毛皮

Meaning

Fur

word

毛糸

Meaning

Yarn

word

髪の毛

Meaning

Hair

word

眉毛

Meaning

Eyebrow

Words Related to 毛布 Through the Kanji 布

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 布 as well.

word

布団

Meaning

Futon

word

分布

Meaning

Distribution

word

布

Meaning

Cloth

word

座布団

Meaning

Cushion

word

財布

Meaning

Wallet

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'Moufu' means 'Blanket' .

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