How to Say "Towel" in Japanese

タオル

taoru[ta̠o̞ɾɯ̟]

The English word "towel" is translated into Japanese as タオル (taoru).

タオル refers to a cloth used for wiping. The term ふきん can also mean cloth or rag.

Meaning: cloth used for wiping (noun)

Which one should you use?

A common specific type of towel used in Japan is the フェイスタオル (face towel), which is a medium-sized towel often used for washing one's face.

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In many Japanese public baths or 'sento', it is common practice to place a small towel on top of one's head while soaking.
High-end Japanese タオル are often given as luxury gifts during weddings or housewarmings. This is part of a culture that prizes the tactile quality and absorbency of the fabric.
The フェイスタオル is significantly larger than a Western 'face cloth' or 'washcloth'. It is actually closer in size to a hand towel, making it the most versatile towel in a Japanese household.

タオルとって！
Give me a towel.
This sentence shows how to request a タオル.
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このタオル、臭い。
This towel is smelly.
This sentence describes a towel that has a bad smell.
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タオルを絞ってよ。
Squeeze the towel.
This sentence demonstrates the action of squeezing a タオル.
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お手拭いをください。
Could I have a towel, please?
タオルをくれる?
Can you give me a towel?
お手拭い、ありがとうございます。
Thank you very much for the towel.
タオル、ありがとう！
Thanks for the towel!
タオルはどこですか？
Where is the towel?
タオルを借りてもいいですか？
May I borrow your towel?
タオルを忘れてしまいました。
I forgot to bring a towel.
清潔なタオルが必要です。
I need a clean towel.
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Hiroto and Himari are preparing to go to the beach.

大翔 Hiroto

陽葵、タオルを忘れないでね。
Himari, taoru o wasurenaide ne.
Himari, don't forget the towel.
陽葵 Himari

大丈夫。もう鞄に入れたよ。
Daijōbu. Mō kaban ni ireta yo.
It's okay. I already put it in the bag.
大翔 Hiroto

大きなタオルを持ってきた？
Ōkina taoru o mottekita?
Did you bring a big towel?
陽葵 Himari

うん、ビーチタオルを二枚持ったよ。
Un, bīchi taoru o nimai motta yo.
Yes, I brought two beach towels.

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