taap3 taap3 mai5榻榻米
Jyutpingtaap3 taap3 mai5
Yaletaap taap máih
Definition
Tatami; a traditional Japanese straw mat used as a floor covering.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from Japanese, this term is used exclusively to describe the traditional straw mats found in Japanese style rooms. It is commonly associated with travel to Japan or specialized interior design styles in Hong Kong. Because it is a loanword, it is treated as a noun and often paired with verbs like 舖 or 瞓.
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The room is covered in tatami mats, it is very comfortable.
Do you prefer sleeping on tatami mats?
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