English–Japanese

“by the window” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimadogiwa

Example

私は窓際に座ります。watashi wa mado giwa ni suwa ri ma su

I sit by the window.

Illustration for 窓際 (by the window)

How to say “by the window” in Japanese

“By the window” in Japanese is 窓際 (madogiwa).

Describes a position close to a window, with the window serving as the point that locates a person or object.

Full entry for 窓際: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 窓際

観葉植物を窓際に置いています。kan yō shoku butsu o mado giwa ni o i te i ma su

I keep a houseplant by the window.

Tips for using 窓際

  • The expression 窓際族 (madogiwa-zoku) refers to an employee left without meaningful duties, extending the idea of being pushed to the edge into workplace language.

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