Japanese

まどぎわ
Meaning: by the window; window side
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

窓
際

Example sentences

I sat in the window seat and gazed at the scenery outside.
彼は重い机を一人で窓際に動かした。
He moved the heavy desk to the window by himself.
窓際の椅子に座って本を読む。
I sit on the chair by the window and read a book.
うちの猫のタマは、いつも窓際で昼寝をしている。
Our cat Tama is always napping by the window.
猫が窓際の日だまりで気持ちよさそうに眠っている
A cat is sleeping comfortably in a sunny spot by the window.

Usage Notes

Refers to the area or position immediately adjacent to a window.

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