Japanese word

雨戸

Pronunciation

Romajiamado

Meaning

  • nounstorm shutter

Example

台風の前に雨戸を閉めます。tai fū no mae ni ama do o shi me ma su

I close the storm shutters before the typhoon.

Illustration for 雨戸 (storm shutter)

More examples

朝になったので、雨戸を開けます。asa ni na tta no de ama do o a ke ma su

Since it is morning, I open the storm shutters.

Core concept

Describes a protective panel that closes over an opening before harsh weather and shields the space inside.

Common phrases

  • 雨戸を開けるama do o a ke ru

    open the storm shutters

  • 雨戸を閉めるama do o shi me ru

    close the storm shutters

Definition in Japanese

雨や風を防ぐため、窓や縁側などの開口部の外側に取り付ける戸。ame ya kaze o fuse gu ta me mado ya en gawa na do no kai kō bu no soto gawa ni to ri tsu ke ru to

Word origin

雨 (ame, "rain") + 戸 (to, "door") forms 雨戸 (amado), a traditional shutter that protects an opening from rain and wind.

Usage tips

  • In older Japanese homes, 雨戸 (amado) can also provide nighttime privacy and security, so they are not used only during storms.

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