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

布Cloth, Linen 毛Fur

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

N2

Kanji Grade

5

Frequency

2144

Composition

kanji

Handwriting