Japanese word

毛布

Pronunciation

Romajimōfu

Meaning

  • nounblanket

Example

この毛布は暖かいです。ko no mō fu wa atata ka i de su

This blanket is warm.

Illustration for 毛布 (blanket)

More examples

寒い夜は、厚い毛布にくるまって寝ます。samu i yoru wa atsu i mō fu ni ku ru ma tte ne ma su

On cold nights, I sleep wrapped in a thick blanket.

Core concept

Provides a warm covering that protects the body from cold.

Common phrases

  • 毛布をかけるmō fu o ka ke ru

    cover with a blanket

  • 毛布にくるまるmō fu ni ku ru ma ru

    wrap oneself in a blanket

  • 毛布をたたむmō fu o ta ta mu

    fold a blanket

Definition in Japanese

体に掛けて保温するための厚手の布。karada ni ka ke te ho on su ru ta me no atsu de no nuno

Word origin

毛 (mō, "hair or wool") and 布 (fu, "cloth") combine in 毛布 (mōfu) as a compound meaning "wool cloth."

Usage tips

  • The English word blanket can describe complete coverage beyond bedding, such as when one topic or rule applies broadly to an entire group.

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