絨毯・絨緞|じゅうたんjuutan[1]atamadaka (head-high)

JLPT N2approx.Common
Which spelling to use
絨毯Written as 絨毯, this is the most common form and the one beginners should use.
絨緞絨緞 is a rarely used kanji-only variant; you may encounter it, but 絨毯 is the more usual choice.
Definitions
  1. nouncarpet; rug; runner
    私はコーヒーをじゅうたんにこぼしてしまった。↗
    I spilled my coffee on the carpet.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymカーペットNeutralLoanword for carpet; in everyday speech it is more common than 「絨毯」, and the two are basically interchangeable.
  • SynonymマットNeutralLoanword for a mat laid on the floor — a doormat, bath mat, or gym or yoga mat. 「絨毯」 is a woven carpet and is not used for sports mats.
  • SynonymラグNeutralLoanword for a small rug covering part of the floor; 「絨毯」 can be any size.
  • RelatedマットNeutralLoanword for a mat laid on the floor — a doormat, bath mat, or gym or yoga mat. 「絨毯」 is a woven carpet and is not used for sports mats.
  • RelatedラグマットNeutralWasei-eigo for a small rug-style mat; 「絨毯」 is the general word for a carpet.
  • Related氈かもWrittenOld written word for felt or a woolen rug; rarely used in modern Japanese.

For a carpet, use 「絨毯」 or the more everyday 「カーペット」, as in 「赤絨毯」. Use 「ラグ」 for a small rug, and 「マット」 for doormats, bath mats, and gym or yoga mats.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 床ゆかの敷物しきものなどに使用しようされる織物おりもの。
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