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furoshiki

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A traditional Japanese wrapping-cloth, used for clothes, gifts etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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noun

Meaning 2

The art of wrapping in this kind of cloth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Japanese 風呂(ふろ)敷(しき) (furoshiki).

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 包袱布 (bāofúbù) — a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth
  • Chinese Mandarin: 褓 (bǎo) — a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth
  • French: furoshiki — a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth
  • Japanese: 風呂敷 (furoshiki) — a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth
  • Korean: 후로시키 (hurosiki) — a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth
  • Korean: 보자기 (bojagi) — a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth
  • Russian: фуро́сики (furósiki) — a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth
  • Russian: фуроси́ки (furosíki) — a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth