布団
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Base noun form. Refers to a mattress or bedding set used on tatami floors. No conjugation needed; use with particles like 『を』 (o) or 『に』 (ni).
Theme
User is visiting their friend Kenji's apartment in Tokyo for the first time and notices the traditional Japanese bedding in the living room.
布団
ふとん
futon (traditional Japanese bedding)
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a fluffy 'futon' (ふとん futon) on the floor — it's a traditional Japanese bedding. Think: 'Futon' sounds like 'foot-on' — you put your foot on it to sleep!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『布団』 (futon) refers to traditional bedding, including a mattress and duvet, often stored in closets during the day. It's a common sleeping arrangement in homes with tatami rooms, reflecting space-saving customs.
Forms
Base: 布団Base noun form. Refers to a mattress or bedding set used on tatami floors. No conjugation needed; use with particles like 『を』 (o) or 『に』 (ni).