How to say 'Window' or 'Counter' in Japanese | 窓口

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The Japanese word for Window or Counter is 'Madoguchi', written as 窓口 in Japanese.'Window' or 'Counter' in hiragana is まどぐち.

word

窓口

Meaning

Window, Counter

Reading

まどぐち

madoguchi

Kanji

窓Window 口Mouth

Explanation

The Japanese noun '窓口 (まどぐち)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning refers to a physical 'window', such as a window in a building or vehicle. The second meaning refers to a 'counter' or service desk, often found in places like banks, post offices, or ticket offices, where transactions or inquiries are handled. For example: Please go to the counter for assistance「窓口でお尋ねください」(まどぐちでおたずねください). The window is open「窓口が開いています」(まどぐちがあいています). The word is commonly used in both literal and service-related contexts, making it versatile in everyday Japanese.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6006

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 窓口

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

窓

Meaning

Window

kanji

口

Meaning

Mouth

Words Related to 窓口 Through the Kanji 窓

This Word contains the Kanji 窓 as well.

word

窓

Meaning

Window

Words Related to 窓口 Through the Kanji 口

These 16 Words contain the Kanji 口 as well.

word

口

Meaning

Mouth

word

出口

Meaning

Exit

word

早口

Meaning

Fast speech

word

人口

Meaning

Population

word

改札口

Meaning

Ticket gate

word

口調

Meaning

Tone

word

口げんか

Meaning

Quarrel

word

入り口

Meaning

Entrance

word

口座

Meaning

Account

word

裏口

Meaning

Backdoor

word

口紅

Meaning

Lipstick

word

出入り口

Meaning

Entrance

word

一口

Meaning

Bite, Sip

word

無口

Meaning

Quiet

word

悪口

Meaning

Insult

word

非常口

Meaning

Emergency exit

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'Madoguchi' means 'Window' or 'Counter' .

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