How to say 'Futon' in Japanese | 布団

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The Japanese word for Futon is 'Futon', written as 布団 in Japanese.'Futon' in hiragana is ふとん.

word

布団

Meaning

Futon

Reading

ふとん

futon

Kanji

布Cloth, Linen 団Group, Association

Explanation

The Japanese noun '布団 (ふとん)' refers to a traditional Japanese-style bedding, which typically includes a mattress and a duvet. Futons are designed to be laid directly on the floor and are commonly used in Japanese homes. They are known for their portability and space-saving qualities, as they can be folded and stored away during the day. Example sentences: I spread out the futon「布団を敷いた」(ふとんをしいた). The futon is comfortable「布団は気持ちいい」(ふとんはきもちいい).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2998

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 布団

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

布

Meaning

Cloth, Linen

kanji

団

Meaning

Group, Association

Words Related to 布団 Through the Kanji 布

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 布 as well.

word

毛布

Meaning

Blanket

word

分布

Meaning

Distribution

word

布

Meaning

Cloth

word

座布団

Meaning

Cushion

word

財布

Meaning

Wallet

Words Related to 布団 Through the Kanji 団

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 団 as well.

word

集団

Meaning

Group

word

団体

Meaning

Group

word

団

Meaning

Group

word

座布団

Meaning

Cushion

word

団地

Meaning

Complex, Housing

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