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座布団

座蒲団、 座ぶとん、 坐蒲団

Reading

Kana: ざぶとん
Romaji: zabuton
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)

See also: 布団

Kanji

Readings: ザ、 すわ.る
Meanings: squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit
Readings: フ、 ぬの
Meanings: linen, cloth, spread, distribute
Readings: ダン、 トン、 かたまり、 まる.い
Meanings: group, association
Readings: ホ、 ボ、 フ、 ブ、 がま、 かば、 かま
Meanings: bullrush, flag, cattail
Readings: ザ、 サ、 すわ.る、 おわす、 そぞろに、 まします
Meaning: sit

Example Sentences

この座布団(ざぶとん)()して(くだ)さい。
➥Please air the zabuton.
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祖母(ばあ)さんが座布団(ざぶとん)(うえ)にちんまりとすわっていました。
➥The old woman was snugly sitting on a cushion.
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