敷物
Meanings
General term for floor coverings such as carpets, rugs, and mats. Often used for Western-style carpets and large rugs.
I laid a new rug in the living room.
This carpet is made of wool.
floor mat; mattress; quilt spread on the floor
Refers to items spread on the floor or ground for sitting or sleeping, such as tatami mats, zabuton cushions, futons, or picnic sheets. Emphasizes the act of spreading something out.
A zabuton cushion is also a type of floor mat.
During cherry blossom viewing, we spread a mat on the ground and sat.
spread; cloth cover; coaster
Used for smaller cloths or covers placed on surfaces, such as tablecloths, placemats, doilies, or coasters. Often implies a protective or decorative layer.
I spread a cloth on the table and then arranged the dishes.
Please put a coaster under the glass.