ソファsofa

1. nounsofa; couch
   このソファーは場所ばしょを取とりすぎる。↗

   This sofa takes too much room.

• SynonymカウチNeutralA loanword for a long chair with a low backrest and an armrest on one side, for daytime rest. 「ソファ」 is the general term for a backed long chair and is more common.
• Synonym長椅子ながいすNeutralA long seat that several people can sit on, including park benches. 「ソファ」 specifically means a long sofa with a backrest, usually with cushions.
• Related寝椅子ねいすNeutralA long chair or lounge chair you can lie down on; the point is lying down. 「ソファ」 stresses a backrest and comfortable seating, and of course you can lie on it too.

A sofa with a backrest is usually 「ソファ」, and you can lie down on it too; for something meant specifically for lying down to rest, use 「寝椅子」 or 「カウチ」; park benches are 「長椅子」 or 「ベンチ」.

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1. 背凭せもたれ付つきの長椅子ながいす。