座敷
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Noun for a room with tatami flooring. Typically used in traditional Japanese houses. Example: 『座敷でお茶を飲む』 (zashiki de ocha o nomu, 'drink tea in the tatami room').
Theme
User visits a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan) and chats with the owner, Yoshiko, about the tatami rooms and their features.
座敷
ざしき
tatami room
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Picture a 'tatami room' where you 'sit' (座 suwaru, 'to sit') on the floor. 'Sit' + 'room' → 座敷 (zashiki, 'tatami room').
Cultural Note
Tatami rooms are traditional Japanese rooms with straw-mat flooring, often used for tea ceremonies, sleeping, or entertaining guests. They are a key feature in Japanese homes and inns.
Forms
Base: 座敷Noun for a room with tatami flooring. Typically used in traditional Japanese houses. Example: 『座敷でお茶を飲む』 (zashiki de ocha o nomu, 'drink tea in the tatami room').