枕
まくら
makura
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
枕 is the kanji for "Pillow". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is まくら (makura). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Pillow
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Readings
kunまくら/ makuraonちん/ chinonしん/ shin
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
木冘
Example Sentences
毎晩、枕を変えると、よく寝られるようになります。
まいばん、まくらをかえると、よくねられるようになります。
If you change your pillow every night, you'll sleep better.
古い枕は、首を痛めることがあります。
ふるいまくらは、くびをいためることがあります。
Old pillows can hurt your neck.
Vocabulary using 枕
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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