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What does 炬燵 (こたつ, kotatsu) mean?

炬燵 (こたつ, kotatsu) means kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well).

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Readingこたつ
Romajikotatsu
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こたつ
kotatsu

kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)

  1. 1noun kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)

Also written: 火燵

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