Japanese

まど
Meaning: window
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

窓

Example sentences

Let's open the window and let in some fresh air.
窓から光が差し込んでいる。
Light is streaming in through the window.
窓を開けると、新鮮な空気が入ってきた。
When I opened the window, fresh air came in.
窓の外で強い風が吹いている。
A strong wind is blowing outside the window.
出かける前に、窓の鍵が閉まっているか確かめた。
I checked if the window was locked before going out.
彼女は窓の外をじっと見つめていた。
She was staring out the window.
ふと窓の外を見ると、雪が降り始めていた。
Suddenly, when I looked out the window, it had started snowing.
この部屋には窓が無い。
There are no windows in this room.
窓を閉じてから寝てください。
Please close the window before you go to sleep.
窓の外をぼんやり眺めていた。
I was staring blankly out the window.

Usage Notes

Refers to a window in a building, vehicle, etc.

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