This is the 8641st most frequent Japanese word.
敷い
"敷い" is not a standalone word; it is the conjugated form (past tense informal) of the verb "敷く," meaning "to spread, lay out, or install."
Here, '敷い' is used to describe the action of spreading or laying out an object over another surface, such as spreading a cloth to cover a table.
テーブルに布を敷いた。
I spread a cloth on the table.
In this example, '敷い' refers to the act of covering an area, like laying asphalt to pave a road.
道路に新しいアスファルトを敷いた。
They laid new asphalt on the road.
In this context, '敷い' is utilized to denote arranging or placing mats, emphasizing an action related to traditional interior decorating.