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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: まくら
Romaji: makura
Kana
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Definitions

1

pillow; bolster

2

introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in

Kanji

Readings: チン、 シン、 まくら
Meaning: pillow

Example Sentences

(まくら)(くだ)さい。
➥Please get me a pillow.
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予備(よび)(まくら)をください。
➥I need an extra pillow.
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彼女(かのじょ)(あたま)(まくら)にのせた。
➥She laid her head down on the pillow.
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(まくら)毛布(もうふ)(くだ)さい。
➥May I have a pillow and a blanket, please?
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(かれ)(まくら)(あたま)(よこ)たえた。
➥He laid his head on the pillow.
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(まくら)毛布(もうふ)()って(くだ)さい。
➥Could I have a pillow and blanket?
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