肘ひじ枕まくら

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

resting one's head on one's arm or elbow

Describes the act of using one's own arm or elbow as a pillow, often while lying down or napping. Can be used as a noun or with する to describe the action.

• 彼かれは机つくえに肘ひじ枕まくらをしてうたた寝ねをしている。

  He is dozing with his head resting on his arm on the desk.

• 疲つかれたので、ちょっと肘ひじ枕まくらして休やすんだ。

  I was tired, so I rested my head on my arm for a bit.