noun
tatami mat finished on both sides
A tatami mat with a finished surface on both sides, allowing it to be flipped over and used on either side. Common in traditional Japanese rooms.
この部屋には上げ畳が敷いてある。
This room has tatami mats finished on both sides.
上げ畳は裏表どちらも使えるので便利だ。
Tatami mats finished on both sides are convenient because you can use either side.