Word details

布団

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

Dictionary

Entry

布団とん蒲団NounFreq #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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

linen, cloth, spread, distribute

5 strokesFrequency 877JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

ぬのし.くきれ

Nanori

group, association

6 strokesFrequency 213JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ダントン

Kun

かたまりまる.い

bullrush, flag, cattail

14 strokesFrequency 1,887Grade 9

On

Kun

がまかばかま

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