tatami

/tuh-tah-mee/US // təˈtɑ mi //UK // (təˈtɑːmɪ, tæˈtæmɪ) //

榻榻米,纹理,畳協

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural ta·ta·mi, ta·ta·mis.
- : any of a number of thick, woven straw mats of uniform dimensions, about 3 feet by 6 feet, the placing of which determines the dimensions of an interior.

An excuse for the neglect of cats is that they scratch woodwork and tatami and insist on carrying their food into the best room.
The multitudes of fleas that infest the normal Japanese home are convincing proof of the real state of the "tatami."
In places the frayed tatami (mats) bent under his feet, evidence of decay of the supporting floor.
She waited the reply, eyes cast down on the tatami, for she at least had some remains of modesty.
A score of wine casks lay tumbled, the liquor spilled on the tatami.