Definition of 布団 (ふとん)

noun
1.
futon, Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet
2.
round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
Other readings:
蒲団【ふとん】
薄団【ふとん】[2]
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading
  2. word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
linen, cloth, spread, distribute
group, association
bullrush, flag, cattail
dilute, thin, weak (tea), pampas grass
Example sentences(showing 4 results)

とん
蒲団
くだ
下さい
Air the futon

Fold up your bedding

とん
布団
わた
私たち
しん
寝具
Futons are our bedding

My futon was peeled away