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noun[C]
a pillow; a cushion or support for the head while sleeping
makura
Pronunciation
Etymology
Native Japanese word, traditionally written with the kanji 枕.
Examples
新しい枕を買いました。
atarashii makura o kaimashita
I bought a new pillow.
枕が高すぎて首が痛いです。
makura ga takasugite kubi ga itai desu
The pillow is too high, and my neck hurts.
旅行に自分の枕を持っていきます。
ryokō ni jibun no makura o motte ikimasu
I take my own pillow when I travel.
Character Breakdown
枕
makura
pillow
Collocations
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