ぬいぐるみ
ぬいぐるみ
noun
stuffed animal; plush toy
1.
stuffed animal; plush toy
A soft toy made of fabric and stuffed with filling, often in the shape of an animal or character.
子どもにぬいぐるみを買ってあげた。
I bought a stuffed animal for the child.
ベッドにぬいぐるみが並んでいる。
Stuffed animals are lined up on the bed.
2.
mascot costume
A large costume worn by a person, resembling a character or mascot.
ぬいぐるみを着たスタッフが子どもたちを迎えた。
Staff in mascot costumes greeted the children.
ぬいぐるみ comes from 縫う (to sew) + くるむ (to wrap).
COMMON TYPES:
- クマのぬいぐるみ: teddy bear
- キャラクターのぬいぐるみ: character plush
USAGE:
- Often collected by both children and adults in Japan
- UFOキャッチャー (crane games) are popular for winning them
- The mascot costume meaning is used for theme parks, events, etc.