Translation of Japanese word "布団" to English
布団
ふとん
[futon]
IPA: /futon/
Meaning
NounA thin mattress of tufted cotton or similar material, placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame as a bed.
How to use
布団 (futon) — 'futon / Japanese bedding'. 布団を敷く (futon wo shiku) — lay out the futon. 布団を畳む — fold the futon.
🇬🇧 English
futon / bedding
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 布団
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふとん
Romaji Transcription: futon
Example Sentences
布団を敷いて寝ます。
ふとんを しくて ねます。
I will sleep on the futon.
布団を干すために外に出しました。
ふとんを ひすために そとに でしました。
I took the futon outside to dry.
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Common phrases
- 布団を敷く— to lay out a futon
Frequency rank: #572 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "布団" mean?▼
The Japanese word "布団" means "futon / bedding" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "布団"?▼
The word "布団" is read as "ふとん" (futon). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a traditional Japanese bedding.".
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