Definition of 掘りごたつ (ほりごたつ)

掘りごたつ

ほりごたつ

horigotatsu

noun
sunken kotatsu, low table over a hole in the floor (may have a heat source underneath and a hanging quilt to retain warmth)
See also:炬燵
Other readings:
掘り炬燵【ほりごたつ】
掘り火燵【ほりごたつ】
掘炬燵【ほりごたつ】[1]
掘火燵【ほりごたつ】[1]
Notes:
  1. irregular okurigana usage
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