タオル

タオル is a loanword from English "towel."

Types of towels

• バスタオル: bath towel (large)
• フェイスタオル: face towel (medium)
• ハンドタオル: hand towel (small)
• スポーツタオル: sports towel (long, thin)

Common expressions

• タオルで拭(ふ)く: to wipe with a towel
• タオルを干(ほ)す: to hang a towel to dry
• タオルを絞(しぼ)る: to wring out a towel

Cultural note

In Japan, carrying a small タオルハンカチ (towel handkerchief) is common, especially in summer, for wiping sweat.

Related words

• ハンカチ: handkerchief
• 手拭(てぬぐ)い: traditional Japanese cotton towel