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枕
On'yomi
チン・シン
CHIN / SHIN
Kun'yomi
まくら
makura
pillow
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and phonetic. Phonetic tree.
Symbolism
Pillow, bedside, headrest. Represents pillow.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
枕=
木冘
tree + 冘
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
枕流漱石
ちんりゅうそうせき
sore loser who stubbornly refuses to admit being wrong
漱石枕流
そうせきちんりゅう
sore loser who stubbornly refuses to admit being wrong
Proverbs & Idioms
枕を高くして眠る
まくらをたかくしてねむる
To sleep with a high pillow
To sleep peacefully without worry
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
春の夜の 夢ばかりなる 手枕に かひなく立たむ 名こそ惜しけれ
Poem #67 from Hyakunin Isshu
周防内侍Suō no Naishi
11th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 枕 mean in Japanese?
枕 means pillow.
How do you read 枕?
On'yomi: チン、シン (CHIN, SHIN). Kun'yomi: まくら (makura).
How many strokes does 枕 have?
枕 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 枕 a good kanji for a tattoo?
枕 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pillow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.