Zabuton is a flattish Japanese cushion used for comfort while kneeling or sitting.
It's best to have one ready before you crawl under the patio table on hands and knees to insert the umbrella pole into its stand. Concrete is not conducive to knee health. I'm planning to be better prepared next time.
Do you keep a zabuton handy for those times when you're on your knees or when you must sit for a bit on hard surfaces?
A Watercolor
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You always find the most unusual words!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
I do indeed need a zabuton these days!! Great word for the Z Day! Love the watercolor, so delicate and a delightful green! And congratulations on your book!! That's fantastic!! Enjoy your week!
Sylvia
New word on my vocab. We do use similar cushions, in India we call them Takiya.
I no longer crawl on anything if I can help it, but concrete particularly.
Congratulations on your novel, although I must admit to being puzzled about a book being available on iTunes.
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You know I love watercolor...so really enjoyed this last one.
Yes, I had to chuckle..I hate getting down to fix that umbrella!!! I will have to invest in a zabuton.
Interesting.
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What a great word. I could definitely use one of them. Kneeling on the old wood flooring on my deck isn't that great although perhaps not as hard on the knees as concrete.
thanks for the tip!I have a foam pad, but it not nearly as elegant as a (Japanese) cushion.
What a great word! A zabuton might be handy for quite a number of things, I think. :-)
Zabuton's sound great, - do they come with springs to zip you up when the knees lose their spring?
I desperately need one of those! Must keep an eye out.
Leslie
abcw team
A zabuton is a very important thing to have when working in the garden. Where can we buy them?
No, I don't have a zabuton but I'm thinking, "it rhymes with futon." You know I'm hoping to read one of your magical poems about the the --utons!
I don't have a zabuton, but I sure love your watercolor! It's lovely, and so cool-looking on these hot days.
great word. btw, congrats on your first novel
Yes, I do! i have one I use outdoors for kneelng.
These watercolors are outstanding!!
Very interesting :)
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Never hear of zabuton - so much fun to say! And a lovely watercolor too.
Why, yes it is! I have some and I never thought of using it as an ABC post! Smart!
I need a supply of zabutons, I think. I love your water colour and congratulations on your novel:-)
Coincidence. I've just watched a modern Japanese movie and the zabuton played an important part.
I wish I had one!
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