Related words ござ A plain rush mat without a decorative pattern; 花ござ specifically has a floral or bulrush design.
畳たたみ Thick, rectangular straw mats used as flooring; 花ござ is thinner and often used as a portable mat or covering.
Written forms 花はな ござ
Standard spelling; the second kanji 茣蓙 is rare, so ござ is commonly written in kana.
花はな 茣ご 蓙ざ
Full kanji form; 茣蓙 is not a jōyō kanji and is rarely used in modern writing.
Etymology Compound of 花 (hana, 'flower') and ござ (goza, 'rush mat'). The exact origin of ござ is uncertain, but it may derive from 茣蓙 , a kanji compound used specifically for rush mats.
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