Meaning of dakimakura | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Examples

“I would follow that up with: "And then they raided his room at his parents' house where they found a Sailor Moon dakimakura and posters of Morning Musume plastering the walls" ...”

“These character-print dakimakura came into existence in the late '90s as a way for animé fans to get up close and personal with their cartoon sweethearts.”

“Jin has fallen head over heels for a Japanese 'dakimakura' - or hugging pillow - showing a life sized cartoon of his favourite sexy anime cartoon character Fate Testarossa.”

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