futon
futon Lexical Profile
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• noun
A type of low piece of furniture that serves as a sofa during the day and can be folded flat to form a bed, typically consisting of a wooden or metal frame and a thick mattress.
"When her friends stayed over for the weekend, they slept on the futon in the living room."
A traditional Japanese style of bedding consisting of a padded mattress and a quilt, designed to be rolled out directly on the floor for sleeping and stored away in a closet during the day.
"During our stay at the ryokan in Kyoto, the staff laid out comfortable futons on the tatami mats."
Word Nuance & Usage
The term carries two distinct meanings depending on cultural context: in Japan, it refers to a floor mattress rolled away during the day, whereas in Western countries, it typically refers to a low convertible sofa-bed with a thick cushion.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 'futon' (布団), originally derived from Middle Chinese words for a round cushion used by monks during Zen meditation.
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