washitsu

thumb|right|240px|This washitsu has tatami flooring and shoji (doors). thumb|right|240px|A traditional washitsu

A , meaning "Japanese-style room(s)", and frequently called a "tatami room" in English, is a Japanese room with traditional tatami flooring. also usually have sliding doors (), rather than hinged doors between rooms. They may have and, if the particular room is meant to serve as a reception room for guests, it may have a (alcove for decorative items).