座布団・座ぶとん・座蒲団・坐蒲団|ざぶとんzabuton[2]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Which spelling to use
座布団座布団 is the most common and most standard form. It is the form learners should normally choose when writing this word.
座ぶとん座ぶとん is a less common variant of 座布団, written with kanji and kana mixed. You may encounter it, but 座布団 is the better default for learners.
座蒲団座蒲団 is a rarely used kanji-only form. It is a possible written form, but learners should generally use 座布団 instead.
坐蒲団坐蒲団 is a rarely used kanji-only form. It is a possible written form, but learners should generally use 座布団 instead.
Definitions
- nounzabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
Synonyms & antonyms
- RelatedクッションNeutralLoanword for a Western-style soft cushion to sit on or lean against; also a buffer softening impact. 「座布団」 is the flat, square Japanese-style seat cushion.
- RelatedマットNeutralLoanword for floor mats and sports mats. 「座布団」 is the Japanese-style square cushion laid on the floor or a chair to sit on.
Use 「座布団」 for the flat, square Japanese-style cushion you sit on. For Western-style soft cushions — to sit on or lean against, or a buffer — use 「クッション」; for floor or sports mats, use 「マット」.
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