枕
まくら · makura
Pillow, bolster
- introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story), lead-in
Other ways to say “pillow” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
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What does 枕 mean?
Pillow, bolster. It can also mean: introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story), lead-in.
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まくら (makura). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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