Meaning

Primary

Blanket

Alternative

Wool Blanket

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A fur cloth isn't something you'd just throw away. You'd probably turn this warm fur cloth into a nice blanket.

毛布 usually refers specifically to a wool blanket, as opposed to comforters for example.

Reading

もうふ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

母が、毛布を忘れないようにすることを思い出させてくれました。

My mom reminded me not to forget my blanket.

その毛布、ダンボール箱に入れてもらっていい?

Can you put the blanket in the cardboard box?

毎日毛布を百枚も洗うなんて想像もつかないよ。

I can’t imagine myself washing one hundred blankets every day.

Kanji Composition