Furo
/ˈfʊəroʊ/noun
A traditional Japanese soaking bath or bathtub, usually used after washing.
Did you know?In traditional Japanese bathing, the furo is for soaking and relaxation rather than washing, reflecting a ritual separation between physical cleansing and contemplative immersion.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Japanese
Japanese
風呂 (furo)
“A bath or bathing place; the precise older origin of the term is uncertain.”
16th Century
Japanese
風呂 (furo)
“A bath, commonly associated with heated water or steam bathing.”
Edo Period
Japanese
風呂 (furo)
“A household or public bathing tub used primarily for soaking after washing.”
19th–20th Century
Japanese
風呂 (furo)
“A standard Japanese term for a bath or bathtub.”
Modern English
English
furo
“An English loanword for a Japanese-style soaking bath or tub.”