毛布

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 毛布 is read as もうふ and is a noun for a thick blanket used over or under the body for warmth.
• Basic usage: Covering oneself appears in 毛布をもう一枚掛ける, while something resting on it appears in 畳んだ毛布の上.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Counter 枚
  • Flat objects that can be spread out, including blankets, appear as in 毛布を一枚, using the counter 枚.
• Difference from 布団
  • 布団 can refer to Japanese bedding laid underneath or used as a cover, while 毛布 specifically identifies a blanket added for warmth.