Futon: meaning, definitions and examples

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futon

 

[ หˆfuหtษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture type

A futon is a type of bedding that is traditionally used in Japanese homes. It consists of a mattress and a duvet, which can be easily folded and stored away during the day to create more space. In Western usage, the term often refers to a convertible sofa that can be transformed into a bed.

Synonyms

mattress, sleeping mat, sofa bed.

Examples of usage

  • I sleep on a futon every night.
  • The futon doubles as a couch for guests.
  • We bought a new futon for our apartment.

Translations

Translations of the word "futon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น futon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Futon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ futon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ futon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธƒๅ›ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท futon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ futon

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท futon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ“จํ„ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ futon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ futon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฆปๆฆป็ฑณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ futon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ futon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัƒั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ futon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ futon

Etymology

The word 'futon' comes from the Japanese 'ๅธƒๅ›ฃ' (futon), which historically refers to a traditional sleeping arrangement in Japan. Futons were typically made of cotton and were laid directly on tatami mats during the night for sleeping, while stored away during the day, providing space in smaller rooms. The concept of a futon spread to the West in the late 20th century, evolving into a dual-purpose piece of furniture โ€” the futon couch. Western futons often have a frame that allows them to transition between a sofa and a bed, catering to modern needs for versatility in small living spaces. As urban environments became more compact, the futon became a practical and popular choice for both casual living and temporary sleeping arrangements.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,009, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.