CultureEssayHistoryUncorrected Toru Jun 07, 2018Jan 01, 2024 0 Comments bath, bathroom, bathtub, shower Furo (風呂 – Bath/Bathtub) Furo 風呂 Previously, I introduced you to the Japanese word yubune (湯船), which means ‘bathtub.’ 私は以前、「湯船」という言葉を紹介しました。 Today I would like Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Mar 22, 2018Jan 02, 2024 bathtub, boat, Edo period, hot water, mobile bath house, public bath, sento, yubune Yubune (湯船 – Bathtub) Yubune 湯船 Most Japanese houses have 湯船 (yubune). 日本の多くの家庭には、「湯船」があります。 湯 (yu) means “hot water,” 船 (fune/bune) means “boat,” and “yubune” Read More