布団干(ふとんほ)し

ふとんほし
noun
airing out bedding; drying futon
daily-lifeculture
1. airing out bedding; drying futon in the sun
the practice of hanging futon and bedding outside to air them out, typically in sunlight
天気(てんき)がいいから布団干(ふとんほ)しをしよう。
The weather's nice, so let's air out the futon.
布団干(ふとんほ)しは湿気(しっけ)対策(たいさく)に効果的(こうかてき)だ。
Airing out the futon is effective for preventing moisture buildup.
マンションではベランダで布団干(ふとんほ)しをする人(ひと)が多(おお)い。
Many people in apartments air out their futon on the balcony.

Compound of 布団(ふとん) (futon, bedding) + 干(ほ)す (to dry, air out). Refers to the practice of hanging bedding outside in the sun.

Common collocations

  • 布団干(ふとんほ)しをする: to air out the futon
  • 布団干(ふとんほ)し台(だい): futon drying stand/rack
  • ベランダで布団干(ふとんほ)し: airing futon on the balcony

Cultural note

A common household practice in Japan, especially on sunny days. Sunlight helps remove moisture, kill ダニ (dust mites), and freshen the bedding. Japan's humid climate makes regular airing essential for hygiene.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 天日干(てんぴぼ)し (sun-drying)
Related: 洗濯物干(せんたくものほ)し (drying laundry)
Related: 物干(ものほ)し竿(ざお) (laundry pole)
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Added 2026.1.25 10:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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