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What does 枕 (まくら, makura) mean?

枕 (まくら, makura) means pillow.

Quick facts
Readingまくら
Romajimakura
Part of speechnoun, noun suffix
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
まくら
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmakura

pillow

  1. 1noun · noun suffix pillow; bolster
  2. 2noun · noun suffix introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in

Example sentences

  • If the pillow is too high, the neck hurts.

  • This pillow is soft and comfortable.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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