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Noun
1. The Pillow Book (by Sei Shonagon)
Wikipedia definition
2. The Pillow BookThe Pillow Book is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi (定子) during the 990s and early 11th century in Heian Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002. In it she included lists of all kinds, personal thoughts, interesting events in court, poetry and some opinions on her contemporaries.
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Other forms
枕の草子 【まくらのそうし】枕草紙 【まくらのそうし】
Notes
枕草紙: Irregular kanji usage.

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