English–Japanese

“window” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoウィンドウ (windō)

Pronunciation

Romajimado

Example

部屋の窓を開けます。heya no mado o a ke ma su

I open the window.

Illustration for 窓 (window)

How to say “window” in Japanese

“Window” in Japanese is 窓 (mado).

A window is an opening that connects an enclosed space with the outside through light, air, or a view.

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

Example sentences with 窓

窓から外を見ます。mado ka ra soto o mi ma su

I look outside through the window.

朝は窓から新鮮な空気を入れます。asa wa mado ka ra shin sen na kū ki o i re ma su

In the morning, I let fresh air in through the window.

Tips for using 窓

  • English also uses window for a limited period of opportunity, extending the idea of an opening to a point in time.

Other Japanese words for “window”

新しいウィンドウを開きます。atara shi i wi n dō o hira ki ma su

I open a new window.

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