A covering placed on a floor or room surface, such as a carpet, rug, or carpeting.
冬はリビングに厚手の敷き物を敷くと暖かい。
In winter, laying a thick rug in the living room keeps it warm.
新しい敷き物を買って、部屋の雰囲気を変えた。
I bought a new carpet and changed the room's atmosphere.
玄関に小さな敷き物を置いて靴の泥を落とす。
Place a small mat at the entrance to wipe off mud from shoes.
A mat, mattress, quilt, etc., spread on the floor or ground for sitting or sleeping (e.g., futon, mat, picnic sheet).
ピクニックに行くときは、敷き物を忘れないでください。
When you go on a picnic, don't forget a ground sheet.
彼は夜勤の仮眠用に事務室に小さな敷き物を置いている。
He keeps a small mat in the office for naps during night shifts.
畳の上に敷き物を敷いて、その上で昼寝をした。
I spread a mat on the tatami and took a nap on it.
A covering or cloth spread under objects; can mean a cloth cover, coaster, or small protective mat placed under items.
花瓶の下に敷き物を敷いてテーブルを保護した。
I placed a coaster under the vase to protect the table.
食器を並べる前に、テーブルに敷き物を敷いておくと便利だ。
It's handy to spread a cloth on the table before arranging dishes.