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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.
抱き枕がないと眠れない。
I can't sleep without a body pillow.
妊娠中は抱き枕があると楽だ。
A body pillow is a comfort during pregnancy.
アニメキャラの抱き枕カバーがイベントで販売されていた。
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, 抱き枕カバー (body pillow covers) with printed characters are widely sold at anime events and online shops.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 抱き枕カバー (body pillow cover)
- 抱き枕を抱えて寝る (to sleep hugging a body pillow)
- 抱き枕本体 (body pillow insert/inner)