English–Japanese
“tatami mat” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitatami
Example
畳の上で寝ます。tatami no ue de ne ma su
I sleep on a tatami mat.
How to say “tatami mat” in Japanese
“Tatami mat” in Japanese is 畳 (tatami).
A 畳 (tatami, "tatami mat") is a thick, rectangular mat whose placement helps define the layout of a traditional Japanese room.
Example sentences with 畳
旅館の畳に座ると、気持ちが落ち着きます。ryo kan no tatami ni suwa ru to ki mo chi ga o chi tsu ki ma su
Sitting on the tatami in a Japanese inn makes me feel relaxed.
Tips for using 畳
- English speakers may use tatami for the mat itself or for traditional flooring made from matching mats, so tatami mat is also common for clarity.