絨毯・絨緞|じゅうたんjuutan[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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- nouncarpet; rug; runner
- 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.
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