(ふろしき)

ふろしき
noun
wrapping cloth
1. wrapping cloth, furoshiki
A traditional Japanese square cloth used to wrap and carry items.
風呂敷(ふろしき)(つつ)
To wrap with a furoshiki.
風呂敷(ふろしき)(ひろ)げる
To spread out a furoshiki.
A furoshiki can be used as an eco-bag.
Grandma wraps everything skillfully with a furoshiki.
Furoshiki are convenient because they can wrap things of various shapes.

風呂敷(ふろしき) is a traditional square cloth used for wrapping and carrying objects.

ETYMOLOGY:
The name literally means "bath spread" - originally used to wrap clothes when visiting public baths (銭湯(せんとう)).

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CULTURAL NOTE:
Recently revived as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags. Available in various sizes and patterns.