Meaning

Primary

Blanket

Alternative

Wool Blanket

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A fur cloth isn't something you'd just throw away. You'd probably turn this warm fur cloth into a nice blanket.

毛布 usually refers specifically to a wool blanket, as opposed to comforters for example.

Reading

もうふ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

ソファの上に毛布が一枚あります。

There is one blanket on the sofa.

その毛布、ダンボール箱に入れてもらっていい?

Can you put the blanket in the cardboard box?

日本の家の部屋って冬は寒いから、うちではみんな、かけ布団の下に毛布を使ってます。

Japanese houses tend to be cold in winter, so in our house, everyone uses a wool blanket underneath the quilt blanket.

Kanji Composition