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What is the Kanji for 'Window'? | 窓

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Window', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Window' is 窓.

    kanji

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    Reading

    kunyomiまど

    mado

    onyomiそう

    sou

    Parts

    穴Hole 心Heart 厶Private

    Example Word

    窓: window. 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'.

    Radical

    穴

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    478

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 窓

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    穴

    Meaning

    Hole

    kanji

    心

    Meaning

    Heart

    radical

    厶

    Meaning

    Private

Words Using 窓

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    word

    窓口

    Meaning

    Window, Counter

Kanji Related to 窓 Through the Part 穴

These 9 kanji contain the part 穴 as well.

    kanji

    窒

    Meaning

    Choke, Plug up

    kanji

    窃

    Meaning

    Steal

    kanji

    窯

    Meaning

    Kiln

    kanji

    空

    Meaning

    Sky, Empty

    kanji

    窮

    Meaning

    Hard up, Be in extremity

    kanji

    窟

    Meaning

    Cavern

    kanji

    売

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    突

    Meaning

    Stab, Dash

    kanji

    究

    Meaning

    Research

Kanji Related to 窓 Through the Part 心

These 43 kanji contain the part 心 as well.

    kanji

    愛

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    意

    Meaning

    Idea

    kanji

    惑

    Meaning

    Beguile, Bewildered

    kanji

    忌

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    急

    Meaning

    Urgent

    kanji

    息

    Meaning

    Breath

    kanji

    愚

    Meaning

    Foolish

    kanji

    恣

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

    kanji

    患

    Meaning

    Ill, Afflicted

    kanji

    怠

    Meaning

    Lazy, Neglect

    kanji

    慰

    Meaning

    Console, Consolation

    kanji

    徳

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    恵

    Meaning

    Favor, Bestow a favor

    kanji

    愁

    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

    kanji

    忠

    Meaning

    Loyalty

    kanji

    悪

    Meaning

    Evil

    kanji

    恩

    Meaning

    Grace, Kindness

    kanji

    応

    Meaning

    Answer, Respond

    kanji

    思

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    懇

    Meaning

    Cordial, Courteous

    kanji

    芯

    Meaning

    Wick

    kanji

    悠

    Meaning

    Remote, Leisurely

    kanji

    忍

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    kanji

    恋

    Meaning

    Love, Romance

    kanji

    恐

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    恥

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    懲

    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

    kanji

    聴

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    慶

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

    kanji

    想

    Meaning

    Concept

    kanji

    志

    Meaning

    Intention

    kanji

    態

    Meaning

    Appearance, Condition

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    念

    Meaning

    Thought

    kanji

    怨

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    感

    Meaning

    Feeling, Sensation

    kanji

    怒

    Meaning

    Anger, Angry

    kanji

    懸

    Meaning

    Suspend

    kanji

    憩

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    悲

    Meaning

    Sad

    kanji

    必

    Meaning

    Inevitable, Certain

    kanji

    慈

    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

    kanji

    忘

    Meaning

    Forget

Kanji Related to 窓 Through the Part 厶

These 14 kanji contain the part 厶 as well.

    kanji

    参

    Meaning

    Participate

    kanji

    払

    Meaning

    Pay, Drive away

    kanji

    仏

    Meaning

    Buddha

    kanji

    至

    Meaning

    Arrive, Climax

    kanji

    公

    Meaning

    Public

    kanji

    去

    Meaning

    Past

    kanji

    台

    Meaning

    Pedestal, Machine

    kanji

    勾

    Meaning

    Flexed, Hooked

    kanji

    鬼

    Meaning

    Demon, Ogre

    kanji

    広

    Meaning

    Wide

    kanji

    弁

    Meaning

    Valve, Dialect

    kanji

    私

    Meaning

    Private, Me

    kanji

    会

    Meaning

    Meet

    kanji

    強

    Meaning

    Strong

Learn the Kanji 窓

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 窓 mean?

窓 means 'Window'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.