cushion, mattress, bedding

About this kanji

The kanji 褥, pronounced as "joku" in on'yomi and "shitone" in kun'yomi, primarily means "cushion," "mattress," or "bedding." It is mainly used as a noun in the context of sleep and comfort. While there are no widely known compounds that frequently use this kanji, it symbolizes items that provide support or softness for resting. One important note is that 褥 often appears in contexts related to health and care, such as in discussions about patient comfort and pressure relief in healthcare settings.

Example sentences

• 褥瘡を防ぎましょう。

  Let's prevent bedsores.

Meanings across languages

English

cushion, mattress, bedding

한국어

쿠션, 매트리스, 침대

中文

垫子, 床垫, 床上用品

id

bantal, kasur, bedding

th

หมอน, ที่นอน, เครื่องนอน

es

cojín, colchón, ropa de cama

fr

coussin, matelas, literie

de

Kissen, Matratze, Bettzeug

pt

travesseiro, colchão, roupa de cama