枕

枕

"枕" means "pillow."

枕 is used literally to refer to a pillow, an object used for sleeping.

枕が柔らかくて、よく眠れました。

The pillow was soft, so I slept well.

枕 is used metaphorically to indicate the area near the pillow, creating imagery related to sleeping arrangements.

彼はいつも枕元に大事な本を置いています。

He always places an important book near his pillow.

枕 is part of the compound 枕詞, referring to a stylistic device in traditional Japanese poetry.

この詩は枕詞としてよく使われます。

This phrase is often used as a pillow word in poetry.