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dakimakura

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /dɑ.kiˈmɑ.kɚ.ə/

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noun

Meaning 1

A body-length pillow, originating in Japan, which can be embraced or wrapped around one's body while sleeping.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Japanese 抱き枕 (dakimakura), from 抱き (daki, “to embrace or cling”) + 枕 (makura, “pillow”).