(もうふ)

もうふ
noun
blanket
1. blanket
A large piece of soft woven fabric used as a covering for warmth, especially on a bed.
I put on another blanket because it was cold.
I borrowed a blanket on the airplane.
Using an electric blanket keeps you warm.
電気(でんき)毛布(もうふ) = electric blanket
I like wrapping myself in a blanket on the sofa and reading a book.
毛布(もうふ)にくるまる = to wrap oneself in a blanket
Before winter comes, I take blankets out of the closet and wash them before using them.

毛布(もうふ) refers specifically to a blanket — a single layer of soft fabric used for warmth. It is distinct from the Japanese bedding system that uses 布団(ふとん).

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