Japanese word

マット

Pronunciation

Romajimatto

Meaning

  • nounmat

Example

台所のマットを洗います。dai dokoro no ma tto o ara i ma su

I wash the kitchen mat.

Illustration for マット (mat)

More examples

玄関にマットを敷きます。gen kan ni ma tto o shi ki ma su

I lay a mat at the entrance.

Core concept

It refers to a flat piece of material placed on a surface to protect it, add comfort, or mark a specific area.

Common phrases

  • マットを敷くma tto o shi ku

    lay a mat

  • マットを洗うma tto o ara u

    wash a mat

  • マットに座るma tto ni suwa ru

    sit on a mat

Similar words

敷物shikimono: A piece of material laid over a floor or surface to make it more comfortable or protect it.
ラグragu: A piece of fabric or other material that covers part of a floor for comfort or decoration.

Definition in Japanese

床や机などに敷いて使う、布やゴムなどで作った平たい敷物。yuka ya tsukue na do ni shi i te tsuka u nuno ya go mu na do de tsuku tta hira ta i shiki mono

Word origin

The Japanese noun マット (matto) is a loanword from English mat, which means a piece of material used as a floor or surface covering.

Usage tips

  • In English, mat appears in familiar compounds such as doormat, bath mat, and yoga mat, which helps connect the word with different everyday uses.

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