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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
noun
Pronounced: futon
ふとん
noun
Pronounced: futon
蒲団
noun
Pronounced: futon

What does "futon" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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