First Known Use: 1614
Dictionary
tatami
noun ta·ta·mi \tä-ˈtä-mē, ta-\
plural ta·ta·mi or ta·ta·mis
Definition of TATAMI
: straw matting used as a floor covering in a Japanese home
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Origin of TATAMI
Japanese
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