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zabuton

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[za-boo-ton, -byoo-] / zæˈbu tɒn, -ˈbyu- /

noun

  1. a large, flat cushion, used in Japan for sitting or kneeling on the floor.


Etymology

Origin of zabuton

1885–90; < Japanese, equivalent to za seat (< Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese zuò sit) + -buton, combining form of futon futon

Example Sentences

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But the best value might be his $58 dinner for two deal: a ssam platter showcasing a slab of charred kalbi wagyu zabuton with banchan sides.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2022

Sankei, a Japanese daily, even featured a story, complete with a photo of a flying zabuton, headlined, “Mr. Trump to watch the final day matches. Fear of zabuton.”

From Washington Post • May 26, 2019

Typically, when fans celebrate an upset victory, they fling their seat cushions, or zabuton, toward the ring.

From New York Times • May 24, 2019

The rib-eye, strip, tenderloin and zabuton steaks are prime grade or better.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2017

As we knelt on our zabuton we refreshed ourselves with tea and the fine view of the active volcano, Asama, and chatted Page 144 on schools, holidays, books, the country and religion.

From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by Scott, J.W. Robertson