futon in Japanese
futon in Japanese is 布団, ふとん, 蒲団 — futon means a thin, padded cotton mattress that can be laid on the floor or placed on a folding frame that converts between a bed and a sofa.
futon in Japanese
布団
Pronounced: futon
ふとん
Pronounced: futon
蒲団
Pronounced: futon
What does "futon" mean?
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noun A thin, padded cotton mattress that can be laid on the floor or placed on a folding frame that converts between a bed and a sofa.
"We keep a futon in the spare room for guests."
- noun A round cushion, traditionally woven from rushes, used for sitting in Zen meditation.
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futon in a sentence
- We keep a futon in the spare room for guests.
- He unfolded the futon into a bed before going to sleep.
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What is "futon" in Japanese?
"futon" in Japanese is 布団, ふとん, 蒲団. futon means: A thin, padded cotton mattress that can be laid on the floor or placed on a folding frame that converts between a bed and a sofa.
How do you pronounce 布団?
"futon" in Japanese is 布団, pronounced "futon".
How do you use "futon" in a sentence?
Example: "We keep a futon in the spare room for guests." In Japanese, "futon" is 布団, ふとん, 蒲団.
Are there other ways to say "futon" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "futon": 布団, ふとん, 蒲団.
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