肌はだ布ぶ団とん

noun

thinner futon placed against the skin

A lightweight futon used directly against the body, often under a heavier futon or blanket. Common in traditional Japanese bedding.

• 寒さむい夜よるは、肌はだ布団ぶとんの上うえに厚あつい掛かけ布ぶ団とんを重かさねます。

  On cold nights, I layer a thick quilt over the skin-side futon.