燵 (dá) - Japanese foot warmer & a heated floor or platform for warming feet,

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燵 · dá

Japanese foot warmer;

a heated floor or platform for warming feet, specifically referring to the Japanese kotatsu.

Japanese foot warmera heated floor or platform for warming feet,

Usage highlights

Kotatsu tableElectric kotatsuKotatsu blanketTraditional foot warmerWinter kotatsuKotatsu set

Synonyms

  • 炬燵— kotatsu (full Japanese term)
  • 暖桌— heated table (Chinese equivalent)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We warmed our feet under the kotatsu (炬燵).
  • The traditional Japanese foot warmer (炬燵) is used in winter.
  • They sat around the heated table (炬燵) during the cold evening.

Collocations

  • Kotatsu table(炬燵)
  • Electric kotatsu(電気炬燵)
  • Kotatsu blanket(炬燵布団)
  • Traditional foot warmer(炬燵)
  • Winter kotatsu(冬の炬燵)
  • Kotatsu set(炬燵セット)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 燵 is primarily used in Japanese context for 'kotatsu' - a low wooden table frame with a heater underneath and covered by a futon.
  • The character is not commonly used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in Japanese loanwords or contexts.
  • In Japan, kotatsu is a traditional heating device used during winter months for family gatherings.

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