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window
An opening in a wall for light and air.
窓を開ける。
To open the window.
窓から外を見る。
To look outside through the window.
窓を閉めてください。
Please close the window.
雨が降っているから、窓を閉めた。
It was raining, so I closed the window.
朝起きたら、まず窓を開けて新しい空気を入れます。
When I wake up in the morning, I first open the window to let in fresh air.
窓 refers to windows—openings in walls for light, air, and viewing.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 窓を開ける: to open a window
- 窓を閉める: to close a window
- 窓から見る: to look out the window
- 窓ガラス: window glass/pane
COMPOUNDS:
- 窓口: service counter, point of contact
- 窓側: window side (seats on trains)
- 窓辺: by the window
- 出窓: bay window
- 窓枠: window frame
NOTE:
窓口 is commonly used figuratively to mean "point of contact" or "service counter" (e.g., 相談窓口 = consultation desk).