毛布
mōfu[mo̞ːɸɯ̟]
The Japanese word for blanket is 毛布 (mōfu).
毛布 refers to a fabric blanket.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 毛布 is the standard term, you may encounter ブランケット (buranketto), which is a loanword from English often used for thinner or more decorative throws. For a small blanket specifically used to cover one's knees, the term ひざかけ is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
mōfu
Did you know?
- When using a heated kotatsu table, many Japanese people wrap themselves in a 毛布 even while under the table cover.
- The characters in 毛布 translate literally to 'hair cloth'.
- While 毛布 is used for heavy bedding, the word ブランケット is often used in marketing to describe high-end interior design pieces rather than just functional bedding.
Examples in context
- はい、毛布。Here is a blanket.This sentence shows how to offer a 毛布.Tatoeba #11178378 by small_snow, translation #10701321 by AlanF_US
- 毛布をください。Can I get a blanket?This sentence shows how to ask for a 毛布.Tatoeba #80172 by bunbuku, translation #323545 by CK
- 枕と毛布を下さい。May I have a pillow and a blanket, please?Tatoeba #81219 by bunbuku, translation #322496 by CK
- 掛け布団をくださいPlease give me a blanket.
- 青い毛布Blue blanket
- ウールの毛布Wool blanket
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are preparing for a cold night at home.
- 蓮 Ren結衣、毛布を持ってきてくれる？Yui, moufu o motte kite kureru?Yui, can you bring me a blanket?
- 結衣 Yuiいいよ。どの毛布がいい？Ii yo. Dono moufu ga ii?Sure. Which blanket do you want?
- 蓮 Renあの厚い毛布がほしいな。Ano atsui moufu ga hoshii na.I want that thick blanket.
- 結衣 Yuiわかった。今持っていくね。Wakatta. Ima motte iku ne.Got it. I'll bring it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations and entries 毛布, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 毛布, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
