noun, takes する

  1. using one's arms as a pillow.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
腕枕 うでまくら

Contained Kanji Breakdown

arm, ability, talent
うで ワン (7th, N2)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
address, just like, fortunately
-あて あ.てる エン (11th)
shaped crown, katakana u radical (no. 40)
ベン メン (Kentei 1)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
wa-shaped crown radical (no. 14)
ベキ (Kentei 1)
to turn over when asleep
evening
ゆう セキ ゆ (1st, N4)
seal radical (no. 26)
セツ わりふ (Kentei 1)
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)