枕
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Base noun form. Refers to a pillow used for sleeping or resting. Can be used alone or with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『を』 (wo, object marker). Example: 『枕を買う』 (makura wo kau, 'to buy a pillow').
Theme
User is visiting their friend Yumi's new apartment for the first time. They are in the living room, discussing home decor and comfort items.
枕
まくら
pillow
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'makura' (枕) that makes you 'make a rest'—it's your pillow for a good night's sleep! 'Makura' sounds like 'make a rest' → 枕 (makura, 'pillow').
Cultural Note
In Japan, traditional 『枕』 (makura, 'pillows') are often filled with buckwheat hulls or beans, which are believed to provide better support and cooling. They are a common feature in 『旅館』 (ryokan, 'traditional inns') and homes.
Forms
Base: 枕Base noun form. Refers to a pillow used for sleeping or resting. Can be used alone or with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『を』 (wo, object marker). Example: 『枕を買う』 (makura wo kau, 'to buy a pillow').