Japanese

まどぐち
Meaning: service counter; contact point; window
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

窓
口

Example sentences

I perform the procedures at the city hall service counter.
申し込みが窓口に殺到した
Applications flooded the counter.
乗り越し運賃を窓口で精算した。
I settled the excess fare at the counter.
窓口で申請書を受け取った。
I received the application form at the counter.
手続きのために役所へ行ったが、あちこちの窓口でたらい回しにされた。
I went to the government office for procedures, but I was shunted around from window to window all over the place.
駅の窓口に遺失物を届けました。
I turned in the lost property to the station counter.

Usage Notes

Refers to a physical counter for transactions or a point of contact for negotiations.

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