菊きく枕まくら

noun

chrysanthemum pillow

A pillow stuffed with dried chrysanthemum petals, traditionally believed to help relieve headaches and promote restful sleep. The term is culturally specific and may be unfamiliar outside traditional contexts.

• 祖そ母ぼは頭ず痛つうに効きくと言いって、菊きく枕まくらを愛あい用ようしていた。

  My grandmother used a chrysanthemum pillow, saying it was good for headaches.

• 菊きく枕まくらは、乾かん燥そうさせた菊きくの花はなびらを詰つめた枕まくらです。

  A kikumakura is a pillow stuffed with dried chrysanthemum petals.