Vocabulary

What does 畳 (たたみ, tatami) mean?

畳 (たたみ, tatami) means tatami mat.

Quick facts
Readingたたみ
Romajitatami
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
たたみ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontatami

tatami mat

  1. 1noun tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings

Example sentences

  • This room has tatami mats.

  • It feels nice to sleep on a tatami mat.

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