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中綿 (なかわた) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
padding ; wadding ; insulation ; stuffing
Refers to the soft filling material inside clothing, bedding, or furniture, such as cotton, polyester fiber, or down. Used in contexts like sewing, tailoring, and manufacturing.
Similar words 綿わた 綿 is raw cotton or cotton wool, while 中綿 specifically refers to the padding or wadding used inside something.
詰つ め 物もの 詰め物 is a more general term for stuffing or filling, not limited to soft padding, and can be used for food fillings or packing material.
Etymology Compound of 中 (naka, 'inside') and 綿 (wata, 'cotton'), referring to the cotton or padding placed inside something.
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The futon's wadding had become uneven, so I sent it to be re-fluffed.