English–Japanese

“floor cushion” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizabuton

Example

座布団に座ります。za bu ton ni suwa ri ma su

I sit on a floor cushion.

Illustration for 座布団 (floor cushion)

How to say “floor cushion” in Japanese

“Floor cushion” in Japanese is 座布団 (zabuton).

It provides a padded place to sit when a person sits on the floor.

Full entry for 座布団: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 座布団

来客のために、座布団を四枚用意します。rai kyaku no ta me ni za bu ton o yon mai yō i shi ma su

I prepare four floor cushions for the guests.

Tips for using 座布団

  • English descriptions of Japanese rooms often show a low table with a 座布団 (zabuton) in place of a chair.

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