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Ofuro (お風呂), also known as furo (風呂), were traditionally made of wood but are more commonly being made from acrylic. An ofuro differs from a conventional western bathtub by being of a deeper construction, typically in the region of 33 inches (0.8 m). The sides are generally square rather than being sloped. Traditionally, ofuro were left full of water heated by a wood-burning stove below. Ofuro are sometimes left filled with water for several days, although this practice has largely disappeared because of the requirement for disinfecting the water. This type of ofuro was the precursor of the modern day hot tub. A bathtub A bathtub (in the UK simply bath) is a plumbing fixture used for bathing. ... Hot tub in a Canadian ski resort A hot tub is a large tub or small pool full of heated water and used for soaking, relaxation, hydrotherapy, reading, or meditation. ...
Ofuro are part of a Japanese ritual of bathing. They are not used for washing but for relaxing. Washing is carried out separately outside the ofuro. The water is usually approximately 39 to 40 degrees Celsius. Some ofuro incorporate a small seat where the bather sits. Etiquette is the code that governs the expectations of social behavior, the conventional norm (main article: Etiquette). ... The degree Celsius (°C) is a unit of temperature named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who first proposed a similar system in 1742. ...
An ofuro differs from a conventional western bathtub by being of a deeper construction, typically in the region of 33 inches (0.8 m).
Ofuro are sometimes left filled with water for several days, although this practice has largely disappeared because of the requirement for disinfecting the water.
Often called "furo" in the West, "ofuro" is the preferred term among Japanese as a sign of respect for the humble vessel entrusted with the cleansing of the body, as well as the soul.
Unlike the early ofuro, modern tubs are commonly made of synthetic materials such as acrylic, tile and stainless steel.
Whether the ofuro is a no-frills acrylic tub — or a souped-up, top-of-the-line, hinoki wood masterpiece boasting jets and stereo sound, the end result is the same.
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