noun
slatted wood platform; duckboard; drainboard
Refers to a wooden platform made of spaced slats, used for drainage, ventilation, or as a base for storing items like futons. Common in bathrooms, kitchens, and closets.
お風呂場にすのこを敷いて、その上に洗濯かごを置いている。
I put a slatted wooden platform in the bathroom and place the laundry basket on top of it.
押し入れの下にすのこを敷くと、布団が湿気にくくなる。
If you lay a slatted wood base at the bottom of the closet, the futon will be less susceptible to dampness.
Katakana spelling is sometimes seen in product names or informal writing.
The word すのこ is of uncertain origin. The kanji 簀 means 'slatted bamboo or wood', and の子 may be a phonetic rendering. The exact derivation is unclear.