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tatami

 

[ tษ™หˆtษ‘หmi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

floor covering

Tatami is a traditional Japanese mat used as flooring in Japanese-style rooms. It is made from rice straw, covered with woven rush grass on one side. Tatami mats have a specific size and are typically around 90 cm by 180 cm. They are not only functional, providing warmth and comfort, but also contribute to the aesthetic and cultural aspects of Japanese interiors. In a traditional Japanese home, tatami rooms, known as 'washitsu', are designed for multiple purposes including sleeping, dining, and relaxing.

Synonyms

floor mat, mat

Examples of usage

  • The tea ceremony was held on tatami mats.
  • He preferred to sit on the tatami instead of a chair.
  • They decided to replace the old tatami with new ones.

Translations

Translations of the word "tatami" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tatami

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคคเคพเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tatami

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tatami

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั‚ะฐะผั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tatami

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tatami

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tatami

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatami

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋‹ค๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุชุงู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tatami

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tatami

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฆปๆฆป็ฑณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tatami

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tatami

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั‚ะฐะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tatami

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tatami

Etymology

The word 'tatami' originates from the Japanese verb 'tatamu', which means 'to fold'. This reflects the traditional practice of folding the mats when not in use. The use of tatami dates back to the 8th century during the Nara period, when tatami was made of woven rush and straw, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes. Over the centuries, tatami became associated with the upper class and was seen as a status symbol. The design and dimensions of tatami have evolved, yet they remain integral to Japanese culture. Today, tatami is celebrated not only in Japan but also around the world, symbolizing Japanese heritage and its minimalist design philosophy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,179, 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.