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hardwood flooring, laminate flooring
Wooden or wood-style flooring, as opposed to tatami or carpet. A common flooring choice in modern Japanese apartments and houses.
Usage
In Japanese real estate listings, フローリング is one of the most common floor types alongside 畳 (tatami) and カーペット (carpet). Many modern Japanese apartments feature フローリング in living areas and bedrooms.
Common collocations
- フローリングの床 (hardwood floor)
- フローリングに張り替える (replace with hardwood flooring)
- フローリング用ワックス (floor wax for hardwood)
- フローリングモップ (floor mop for hardwood)
Etymology
From English "flooring." In Japanese, this term specifically refers to wood or wood-style flooring, not flooring in general.
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床材 (flooring material)