Japanese word

クッション

Pronunciation

Romajikusshon

Meaning

  • nouncushion

Example

このクッションは柔らかいです。ko no ku ssho n wa yawa ra ka i de su

This cushion is soft.

Illustration for クッション (cushion)

More examples

旅行中は、首の下にクッションを入れると楽です。ryo kō chū wa kubi no shita ni ku ssho n o i re ru to raku de su

While traveling, it is more comfortable to put a cushion under your neck.

Core concept

Provides a soft layer or support that absorbs impact, eases pressure, or softens an unpleasant effect.

Common phrases

  • クッションを置くku ssho n o o ku

    place a cushion

  • クッションを敷くku ssho n o shi ku

    lay down a cushion

  • クッションに座るku ssho n ni suwa ru

    sit on a cushion

  • クッションを抱くku ssho n o ida ku

    hug a cushion

  • クッションに寄りかかるku ssho n ni yo ri ka ka ru

    lean against a cushion

Similar words

座布団zabuton: A padded seat placed on the floor or on a chair.
パッドpaddo: A soft or padded layer placed under, inside, or against something for protection or support.
枕makura: A soft object used to support the head during rest or sleep.

Definition in Japanese

衝撃や負担を和らげるために間に置く柔らかな物や役割。shō geki ya fu tan o yawa ra ge ru ta me ni ma ni o ku yawa ra ka na mono ya yaku wari

Word origin

クッション (kusshon) is a Japanese loanword from English cushion, which comes through Anglo-French coissin from Latin coxinum, meaning a cushion or pillow.

Usage tips

  • In English, cushion also works as a verb in cushion the blow, meaning to lessen the force of an unpleasant event, while Japanese クッション (kusshon) is chiefly a noun.

Other meanings

  • buffernoun

Related words

  • クッション性kusshonseicushioningnoun

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