(でまど)

でまど
noun
bay window
1. bay window
A window that projects outward from the wall, creating additional interior space and allowing more light.
出窓(でまど)植木鉢(うえきばち)()いている。
I have potted plants on the bay window.
出窓(でまど)のある部屋(へや)()しい。
I want a room with a bay window.
(ねこ)出窓(でまど)日向(ひなた)ぼっこしている。
The cat is sunbathing on the bay window.

Compound of () (projecting out) + (まど) (window). A bay window projects outward from the exterior wall, creating a shelf-like ledge inside.

COMMON USES:

  • 植物(しょくぶつ)(かざ)る: displaying plants (gets good sunlight)
  • 小物(こもの)()く: placing decorative objects
  • ペットの休憩(きゅうけい)場所(ばしょ): pet resting spot (cats love them)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 出窓(でまど)のある(いえ): house with a bay window
  • 出窓(でまど)(すわ)る: to sit in the bay window
  • 出窓(でまど)(はな)(かざ)る: to display flowers on the bay window

RELATED WINDOW TYPES:

  • 天窓(てんまど): skylight
  • (まど): window (general)
  • 小窓(こまど): small window

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