Which of the following describes the function of the tatami?

A) Special sliding door to exit house interior into the garden
B) Folding panel that makes two interior rooms into one space
C) Serves as a private and shaded inner courtyard in country villas
D) Flooring material put down in place of wearing shoes indoors

Tatami

The traditional woven straw mat used for floor covering in Japanese architecture.

Flooring Material

Materials used for the surface of floors, such as wood, tiles, carpet, or stone.

Inner Courtyard

A secluded open space surrounded by walls or buildings, typically found within the premises of a larger architectural structure like palaces or temples.