抱(だ)き枕(まくら)

だきまくら

noun

body pillow; hugging pillow

1. body pillow; hugging pillow

A long pillow designed to be embraced while sleeping. In everyday use, it is a sleeping aid. In otaku culture, body pillow covers featuring anime or game characters are popular collectibles.

抱(だ)き枕(まくら)がないと眠(ねむ)れない。

I can't sleep without a body pillow.

妊娠中(にんしんちゅう)は抱(だ)き枕(まくら)があると楽(らく)だ。

A body pillow is a comfort during pregnancy.

アニメキャラの抱(だ)き枕(まくら)カバーがイベントで販売(はんばい)されていた。

Body pillow covers featuring anime characters were being sold at the event.

Usage

Has two main contexts of use. As a practical item, it is recommended for pregnant women, side sleepers, and anyone who finds comfort hugging something while sleeping. In otaku culture, 抱(だ)き枕(まくら)カバー (body pillow covers) with printed characters are widely sold at anime events and online shops.

Common collocations

抱(だ)き枕(まくら)カバー (body pillow cover)
抱(だ)き枕(まくら)を抱(かか)えて寝(ね)る (to sleep hugging a body pillow)
抱(だ)き枕(まくら)本体(ほんたい) (body pillow insert/inner)

Related Words

Related: 枕(まくら) (pillow (general))

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