How to say 'Window' in Japanese | 窓

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The Japanese word for Window is 'Mado', written as 窓 in Japanese.'Window' in hiragana is まど.

word

窓

Meaning

Window

Reading

まど

mado

Kanji

窓Window

Explanation

The Japanese noun '窓 (まど)' means 'window'. This word refers to an opening in a wall or door that allows light and air to enter and provides a view of the outside. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and can refer to windows in buildings, vehicles, or other structures. For example: Please close the window「窓を閉めてください」(まどをしめてください). The window is open「窓が開いている」(まどがあいている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a 'window of opportunity' or a 'window into someone's thoughts'.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1051

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 窓

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

窓

Meaning

Window

Words Related to 窓 Through the Kanji 窓

This Word contains the Kanji 窓 as well.

word

窓口

Meaning

Window, Counter

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'Mado' means 'Window' .

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