How do you say "cushion" in Japanese?

クッション

kusshon

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "cushion" is クッション (kusshon).

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Pronunciation

クッション is written using katakana. Romanised as kusshon, it sounds roughly like "koos-shoh-n" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Kusshon is katakana from 'cushion'. Cushions add comfort to chairs, couches, and car seats.

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.

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How to remember クッション

Cushion becomes ku-sho-n with a double consonant.

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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 "koos-shoh-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. Kusshon is katakana from 'cushion'.

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