Japanese

カーテン

カーテン
Meaning: curtain
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

カ
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Example sentences

The sunlight is strong, so let's close the curtains.
カーテンで日差しを遮る。
I block the sunlight with curtains.
カーテンで部屋を区切ってください。
Please divide the room with a curtain.
カーテンを開けると、外から部屋の中が丸見えだ。
When you open the curtains, the inside of the room is in plain view from the outside.
カーテンで光をさえぎる。
Block the light with a curtain.
部屋にカーテンで仕切りを作った。
I made a partition in the room using a curtain.
太陽の光を遮蔽するためにカーテンを閉めた
I closed the curtains to block out the sunlight.

Usage Notes

Refers to fabric used to cover windows or divide rooms. Also used figuratively, like 'Iron Curtain'.

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