Mat in Japanese
"mat" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
畳
tatami
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "mat". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
畳 (tatami) is the thick straw floor mat that gives Japanese rooms their proportions — rooms are still measured in tatami. 席 is a seat or a place, originally a mat to sit on. 敷 is to spread out, the verb behind anything laid on the floor.
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Top pick
seat, mat, occasion, place
Reading: seki
10 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and cloth. Cloth under roof.
What it carries
Seat, place, attendance. Represents seat.
Related kanji for "mat"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for mat?
The most common kanji for "mat" is 席, read as seki. It means seat, mat, occasion. Related kanji: 敷 (mat).
How many strokes does 席 have?
席 has 10 strokes.