How to say 'Heated table' in Japanese | こたつ

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The Japanese word for Heated table is 'Kotatsu', written as こたつ in Japanese.

word

こたつ

Meaning

Heated table

Reading

Kotatsu

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'こたつ (kotatsu)' refers to a low, wooden table frame covered by a heavy blanket, with a heat source underneath. It is a traditional piece of furniture used in Japan during the colder months to keep warm. People sit around the kotatsu with their legs underneath the blanket, enjoying the warmth. For example: Let's sit at the kotatsu「こたつで座りましょう」(こたつですわりましょう). The kotatsu is very warm「こたつはとても暖かいです」(こたつはとてもあたたかいです). The kotatsu is often associated with family gatherings and cozy winter evenings.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

4874

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word こたつ

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

こ

Reading

hiragana

た

Reading

hiragana

つ

Reading

Tsu

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'Kotatsu' means 'Heated table' .

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