“Futon” in Japanese
Short answer
Futon in Japanese is “布団” (futon). Full meaning: futon; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves).
Other ways to say “Futon” in Japanese
敷き布団
shikibuton futon (laid on the floor), (Japanese) mattress, underquilt, sleeping mat
ぶとん
buton futon; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
フトン
futon futon; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
ブトン
buton futon; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
蒲団
futon futon; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
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