How to say 'Tatami' in Japanese | 和室

word

Meaning

Tatami

Reading

Kanji

和Peace 室Room

Explanation

The Japanese noun '和室 (わしつ)' refers to a traditional Japanese-style room, typically characterized by tatami flooring, sliding doors (fusuma or shoji), and minimalistic decor. These rooms are often used for sleeping, tea ceremonies, or other traditional activities. For example: The guest room is a tatami room「客室は和室です」(きゃくしつはわしつです). I prefer sleeping in a tatami room「和室で寝るのが好きです」(わしつでねるのがすきです). The term '和室' contrasts with '洋室 (ようしつ)', which refers to Western-style rooms with carpets or wooden floors.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6130

Composition

kanji

Handwriting