pillow word

Questions

What does pillow word mean?

In Japanese waka poetry, a poetic device where a certain introductory phrase is commonly used to allude to something else.

Where does pillow word come from?

Calque of Japanese 枕詞 (makurakotoba).

How to pronounce pillow word

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pillow word”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “pillow word”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “pillow word” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.