クッション

くっしょん
noun
cushion
furnitureabstract
1. cushion, throw pillow
A soft padded object used for sitting on or leaning against. In Japanese, distinct from まくら (sleeping pillow) and 座布団(ざぶとん) (floor cushion).
ソファにクッションを置(お)く。
To put cushions on the sofa.
このクッションはふかふかで気持(きも)ちいい。
This cushion is fluffy and comfortable.
新(あたら)しいクッションカバーを買(か)ったら、部屋(へや)の雰囲気(ふんいき)が変(か)わった。
When I bought new cushion covers, the feel of the room changed.
2. cushion, buffer
Something that absorbs shock or serves as a buffer between things.
クッションの役割(やくわり)を果(は)たす。
To serve as a cushion.
梱包(こんぽう)にクッション材(ざい)を入(い)れる。
To put cushioning material in the packaging.
厚(あつ)いソールがクッションになって、膝(ひざ)への負担(ふたん)を減(へ)らしてくれる。
The thick soles act as cushioning and reduce the strain on my knees.

Usage

Sense 1 refers to decorative throw pillows used on sofas and chairs. This is different from 座布団(ざぶとん) (traditional Japanese floor cushion) and まくら (sleeping pillow).

Sense 2 is used figuratively for anything that absorbs impact or eases transition.

Common collocations

Related Words

Related: ソファー (sofa)
Related: 円座(えんざ) (round cushion)
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Added 2026.2.10 17:06 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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