タオルtaoru

1. nountowel
   タオルは全まったく役やくに立たたなかった。↗

   The towel wasn't useful at all.

• Related手ぬぐいてぬぐいNeutralA traditional thin cotton cloth, often with printed patterns, that can also be worn around the head; 「タオル」 is a thick, plush towel.
• Related手拭きてふきNeutralA small cloth or tissue for wiping the hands; the word focuses on the purpose, while 「タオル」 is the general term for towels of all kinds.
• Related汗拭きあせふきNeutralA small towel or cloth used specifically to wipe off sweat; 「タオル」 is the umbrella term and not tied to any one use.
• Related口拭きくちふきNeutralA napkin for wiping the mouth during a meal; the word itself is rare — 「ナプキン」 is what people normally say.

Use 「タオル」 for ordinary towels and bath towels. For a traditional thin cotton hand cloth say 「手ぬぐい」, for a small cloth for wiping hands 「手拭き」, and for wiping the mouth 「ナプキン」.

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1. タオル地たおるじでできた厚手あつでの綿織物めんおりもの。