bolster in Japanese
bolster in Japanese is 抱き枕 — bolster means a long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
bolster in Japanese
抱き枕
Pronounced: dakimakura
(transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
What does "bolster" mean?
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noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
"She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed."
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verb To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
"New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case."
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bolster in a sentence
- She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed.
- New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case.
- The extra staff helped bolster customer service.
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What is "bolster" in Japanese?
"bolster" in Japanese is 抱き枕. bolster means: A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
How do you pronounce 抱き枕?
"bolster" in Japanese is 抱き枕, pronounced "dakimakura".
How do you use "bolster" in a sentence?
Example: "She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed." In Japanese, "bolster" is 抱き枕.
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