用語集Glossary
Traditional woven rush floor mats, sized by region.
Tatami have a dense core with a woven rush surface (畳表). Rather than replacing whole mats, the surface is renewed — omotegae (表替え) — every several years. Mat sizes vary by region, which is why room sizes are counted in "jō" (mats). Tatami absorb moisture, so they're often the first thing to mould in a closed house.
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