1A thin traditional Japanese towel, usually made of cotton, used for wiping sweat or hands, wrapping around the head, wrapping objects, or as decoration.
祭りの屋台で買った手ぬぐいを首に巻いた。
I bought a tenugui at a festival stall and wrapped it around my neck.
台所には何枚もの手ぬぐいが吊るしてある。
Several tenugui are hung up in the kitchen.
お土産に染め模様の手ぬぐいをもらった。
I received a dyed-pattern tenugui as a souvenir gift.
剣道の道場では面の下に手ぬぐいを巻く。
In kendo dojos, a tenugui is wrapped under the men (head protector).