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blanket
A large piece of soft woven fabric used as a covering for warmth, especially on a bed.
寒いから毛布をもう一枚掛けた。
I put on another blanket because it was cold.
飛行機で毛布を借りた。
I borrowed a blanket on the airplane.
電気毛布を使うと暖かい。
Using an electric blanket keeps you warm.
電気毛布 = electric blanket
ソファーで毛布にくるまって本を読むのが好きだ。
I like wrapping myself in a blanket on the sofa and reading a book.
毛布にくるまる = to wrap oneself in a blanket
冬が来る前に押し入れから毛布を出して、洗ってから使うようにしている。
Before winter comes, I take blankets out of the closet and wash them before using them.
毛布 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.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 毛布: blanket (single layer of fabric)
- 掛け布団: duvet/comforter (thicker, filled bedding)
- 布団: futon (general term for Japanese bedding)
- シーツ: bed sheet
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 毛布を掛ける: to put a blanket over (someone)
- 毛布にくるまる: to wrap oneself in a blanket
- 毛布を畳む: to fold a blanket
- 電気毛布: electric blanket
COUNTING:
Blankets are counted with 枚 (一枚、二枚).