“Pillow” or “Headrest” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “枕”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “枕” means “Preamble”, “Introduction” or “A short story to speak as a preface” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “枕”
Jouyou Kanji “枕” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 8 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ちん(chin) |
| しん(shin) | |
| Kun-Yomi | まくら(makura) |
| Meanings | Pillow, Bolster |
| A short story to speak as a preface |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “枕”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 枕頭(ちんとう-chi n to u) | Bedside |
| 枕流漱石(ちんりゅうそうせき-chi n ryu u so u se ki) | Sore loser who stubbornly refuses to admit being wrong |
| 枕刀(まくらがたな-ma ku ra ga ta na) | Sword for self-defense while sleeping |
| 枕木(まくらぎ-ma ku ra gi) | (Railroad) tie, Crosstie, (Railway) sleeper |
| 枕詞(まくらことば-ma ku ra ko to ba) | ① Pillow word, Decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature, ② Preface, Introduction |
| 枕を欹つ(まくらをそばだつ-ma ku ra wo so ba da tsu) | To listen carefully by raising one’s head from the pillow |
| 枕を高くする(まくらをたかくする-ma ku ra wo ta ka ku su ru) | Sleeping peacefully, Spending peaceful life |
| 安枕(あんちん-a n chi n) | Sleeping peacefully, To sleep without any worry |
| 草枕(くさまくら-ku sa ma ku ra) | ① Overnight stay when traveling, ② Sleeping on grass in an open field |
| 高枕(たかまくら-ta ka ma ku ra) | ① High pillow, ② Sleeping in peace, Live free from care |
| 旅枕(たびまくら-ta bi ma ku ra) | Sleeping away from home |
| 波枕(なみまくら-na mi ma ku ra) | Sleeping while on a sea voyage, Falling asleep to the sound of the ocean |
| 夢枕(ゆめまくら-yu me ma ku ra) | At the bedside where one dreams |
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