English–Japanese

“heated table” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikotatsu

Example

家族でこたつを囲みます。ka zoku de ko ta tsu o kako mi ma su

My family gathers around the heated table.

Illustration for こたつ (heated table)

How to say “heated table” in Japanese

“Heated table” in Japanese is こたつ (kotatsu).

Centers warmth beneath a low table so people can gather around it in comfort.

Full entry for こたつ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with こたつ

寒くなったので、こたつを出しました。samu ku na tta no de ko ta tsu o da shi ma shi ta

Since it got cold, I brought out the kotatsu.

Tips for using こたつ

  • In English-language writing about Japanese homes, こたつ (kotatsu) is often kept as a cultural term because its blanket-covered table combines heating with a shared sitting place.

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