pillow | tree; wood | ||
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simp. and trad. (枕木) |
枕 | 木 |
枕木
Kanji in this term | |
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枕 | 木 |
まくら Grade: S |
き > ぎ Grade: 1 |
kun’yomi |
枕 (makura, “pillow”) + 木 (ki, “lumber piece”)
This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Is there any relationship between Japanese usage of "pillow" and English usage of "sleeper"? if not, then why "pillow"?” |