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zabuton

za·bu·ton
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [za-boo-ton, -byoo-]
    • /zæˈbu tɒn, -ˈbyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [za-boo-ton, -byoo-]
    • /zæˈbu tɒn, -ˈbyu-/

Definitions of zabuton word

  • noun zabuton a large, flat cushion, used in Japan for sitting or kneeling on the floor. See also zafu. 1
  • noun zabuton A Japanese cushion for sitting. 0

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Origin of zabuton

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Japanese, equivalent to za seat (< Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese zuò sit) + -buton, combining form of futon futon

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Parts of speech for Zabuton

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

zabuton popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Top questions with zabuton

  • how to make zabuton?
  • what is a zabuton?
  • how to make a zabuton?
  • how to make a zafu and zabuton?

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