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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFuton
/ˈfuː.tɒn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lightweight mattress and bedding set used on the floor, typically in Japanese-style rooms.
"After a long day, she enjoyed curling up on her futon to read a book." - 2
A type of bedding that can be easily folded and stored away.
"The futon can be rolled up during the day to create more space in the small apartment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'futon' originates from the Japanese word '布団' (futon), which refers to a traditional bedding system consisting of a mattress and a duvet. The term was adopted into English in the late 20th century as Japanese culture gained popularity in the West, particularly in the context of minimalist and space-saving furniture designs.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Futon" is said worldwide
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futon
Transliteration: futon
"Elle a acheté un futon pour son appartement."
Futon
Transliteration: Futon
"Das Futon ist sehr bequem zum Schlafen."
futon
Transliteration: futon
"Ho comprato un futon per il mio soggiorno."
futon
Transliteration: futon
"El futon es perfecto para espacios pequeños."
futon
Transliteration: futon
"O futon é uma opção prática para dormir."
फुटन
Transliteration: futan
"उसने अपने कमरे के लिए एक फुटन खरीदा।"
床垫
Transliteration: chuángdiàn
"她在家里使用床垫作为床。"
이불
Transliteration: ibul
"그녀는 이불에서 자는 것을 좋아합니다."
布団
Transliteration: futon
"彼女は布団で寝るのが好きです。"
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