noun, noun used as a suffix

  1. pillow, bolster.
  2. introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story), lead-in.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
まくら

Contained Kanji Breakdown

pillow
まくら チン シン (11th)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
to move on, doubtful
イン ユ おこた.る
wa-shaped crown radical (no. 14)
ベキ (Kentei 1)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン ニン がい (Kentei 1)