風呂敷(ふろしき)

ふろしき
noun
wrapping cloth
culture
1. wrapping cloth, furoshiki
A traditional Japanese square cloth used to wrap and carry items.
風呂敷(ふろしき)で包(つつ)む。
To wrap with a furoshiki.
風呂敷(ふろしき)を広(ひろ)げる。
To spread out a furoshiki.
風呂敷(ふろしき)はエコバッグ代(が)わりになる。
A furoshiki can be used as an eco-bag.
おばあちゃんは風呂敷(ふろしき)で何(なん)でも上手(じょうず)に包(つつ)む。
Grandma wraps everything skillfully with a furoshiki.
風呂敷(ふろしき)は色々(いろいろ)な形(かたち)のものを包(つつ)めるので便利(べんり)だ。
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)).

Common expressions

Cultural note

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

Related Words

Compare: 弁当袋(べんとうぶくろ) (lunch bag)
core
Added 2026.1.16 17:49 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
05500/05798_furoshiki