pillow; bolster
Common noun for a pillow or bolster used for sleeping. Also used as a suffix in compounds like 空気枕 (air pillow).
I started sleeping better after buying a new pillow.
introduction; lead-in
Used in traditional storytelling like rakugo for the introductory part that sets up the main story. Not a common everyday meaning.
In rakugo, the performer draws the audience's attention with the introduction before moving into the main story.
On the trip, I used my backpack as a pillow.
The rakugo performer began by using recent news as his lead-in.
I prefer a hard pillow.
I placed a glass of water by my bedside before sleeping.
at the bedside where one dreams
overnight stay while traveling; sleeping on the road · sleeping on grass outdoors; sleeping rough in a field
nap; dozing off; sleeping while leaning on something
lying with head to the north · brown-lined puffer
obi pillow; obi pad
using one's arm as a pillow; resting one's head on one's arm
bridal bed
sleeping away from home; traveler's lodging
wooden pillow
pillow sutra; bedside sutra recitation
erotic picture; shunga
bedside; area near the pillow