Word
毛布
Meaning in Englishblanket
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Word context
What it means
毛布 means blanket in Japanese — a soft, warm covering placed over the sleeper; typically made from wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers and used at home, in hotels, or for travel comfort.
Main meanings
- Physical warmth and comfort as a bed covering
- Material and thickness variations described with adjectives (thick or thin) to indicate warmth level
- Used in retail or hotel contexts to refer to the item itself rather than a concept
How to use it
毛布 is used in everyday Japanese to refer to a bed blanket; it's common in household conversation, hotel descriptions, and textile contexts; formal writing may specify material or size, or care instructions; typical phrases include 毛布をかける, 毛布を敷く, 毛布を洗濯する.
Variants and close terms
- ブランケット (buranketto) — loanword synonym
- 薄手の毛布 (うすでのもうふ) — thinner blanket
- 厚手の毛布 (あつでのもうふ) — thicker blanket
Composition
- 毛 = hair, fur
- 布 = cloth
- 毛布 = fur cloth, a warm bed covering
Word class
noun (名詞)