washitsu

Questions

What does washitsu mean?

A Japanese room with tatami flooring and usually sliding doors.

Where does washitsu come from?

From Japanese 和室 (washitsu わしつ), from Middle Chinese 和 (ɣwa, a gloss for ʔwa 倭 "Japan") + 室 (ʃit "room").

How to pronounce washitsu

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “washitsu”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “washitsu”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “washitsu” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.