1.
train window; car window; vehicle window
The window of a train, bus, or car. Often used to refer not just to the window itself but to the view seen through it while traveling.
Usage
車窓 is a somewhat literary word that evokes the experience of watching the scenery pass by while traveling. It is especially associated with train travel and appears often in travel writing and tourism.
Common collocations
- 車窓から眺める (to gaze from the window)
- 車窓の風景 (the view from the window)
- 車窓を楽しむ (to enjoy the view from the window)
Cultural note
Japan's extensive railway network makes 車窓 a common topic. Travel shows and guidebooks often highlight notable 車窓 views along scenic routes.