futon
/ˈfuː.tɒn/
Japanese Origin
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Original Word
布団
Kanji (futon)
Entered English
Late 19th century
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "futon"
From Japanese 'futon' (布団), a traditional Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and duvet placed directly on the floor. In the West, the term shifted to mean a sofa-bed.
Example Usage
"They bought a futon for the guest room."