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布団

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 布団

とん
蒲団
Noun
Freq #3238
1

futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet

Examples
朝になると布団を片づけます。
In the morning, we put away our futons.
2

round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 877
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

linen
cloth
spread
distribute

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬの
し.く
きれ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
6 strokes
Frequency: 213
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

group
association

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
トン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたまり
まる.い
14 strokes
Frequency: 1887
Grade 9

Meanings

bullrush
flag
cattail

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
がま
かば
かま
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