Japanese word

ウィンドウ

Pronunciation

Romajiwindō

Meaning

  • nounwindow

Example

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.

Illustration for ウィンドウ (window)

More examples

この設定を選ぶと、新しいウィンドウが別に開きます。ko no set tei o era bu to atara shi i wi n dō ga betsu ni hira ki ma su

Selecting this setting opens a new window in addition to the current one.

Core concept

A window frames a separate view that can be opened, moved, resized, or closed within a larger space.

Common phrases

  • ウィンドウを開くwi n dō o hira ku

    open a window

  • ウィンドウを閉じるwi n dō o to ji ru

    close a window

  • ウィンドウを切り替えるwi n dō o ki ri ka e ru

    switch windows

Similar words

画面gamen: An area on a device or application display that contains content or controls.
パネルpaneru: A contained part of an interface with its own information or controls.
ダイアログdaiarogu: A box in an interface that gives information or asks for a response.

Definition in Japanese

コンピューターの画面で、一つのまとまりとして表示される領域。ko n pyū tā no ga men de hito tsu no ma to ma ri to shi te hyō ji sa re ru ryō iki

Word origin

ウィンドウ (uindō) comes from English window, a word related to Old Norse vindauga, whose parts mean "wind" and "eye".

Usage tips

  • The phrase window of opportunity uses the idea of an opening to describe a limited period in which something is possible.

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