こたつ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こたつ
1
kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)
Examples
こたつで寝ちゃったら風邪引くのはあたりまえ。自己管理がなっていない。
Of course you'll catch a cold if you fall asleep under the kotatsu. You have to learn to take care of yourself.
Kanji in this Word
炬
9 strokes
Meanings
torch
signal fire
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
キョ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たい
燵
17 strokes
Meanings
foot warmer
(kokuji)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タツ
火
4 strokes
Frequency: 574
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
fire
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ
-び
ほ-
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