thin tatami mat that can be placed on flooring
A thin, portable tatami mat designed to be laid directly on top of existing flooring, unlike traditional thick tatami. Often used in modern interiors or rental apartments.
See also: 置き畳
I laid unit tatami mats over the wooden flooring to create a Japanese-style room.
From English 'unit' and Japanese 畳 (tatami), referring to a modular, thin tatami mat.