タオル
たおる
noun
towel
1.
towel
A piece of absorbent cloth for drying.
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:
CULTURE:
In Japan, carrying a small タオルハンカチ (towel handkerchief) is common, especially in summer, for wiping sweat.
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Related Words
Related:
バスタオル (bath towel)
Related:
ハンカチ (handkerchief)
Related:
手拭い (traditional cotton towel)