How do you say "cushion" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "cushion" is クッション (kusshon). It is a noun pronounced "koo-sshoh-n".

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Pronunciation

クッション is written in katakana. Romanised as kusshon, it sounds roughly like "koo-sshoh-n" to an English ear.

Example sentence

机の上にクッションがあります。

Tsukue no ue ni Kusshon ga arimasu.

There is a cushion on the desk.

Usage notes

Kusshon (クッション) is the Japanese word for cushion. This noun appears in everyday contexts across homes, offices, schools, and public spaces.

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Questions about クッション

How do you pronounce クッション?

クッション is romanised as kusshon. Say it roughly like "koo-sshoh-n" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is クッション formal or casual?

クッション is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is クッション written in Japanese?

クッション is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.