Japanese dictionary
How to say "window" in Japanese
窓まど · mado
"Window" in Japanese is 窓 (mado). A window seat is 窓側の席 (madogawa no seki). A service counter is 窓口 (madoguchi).
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Ways to say "window" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 窓まど · mado | Window. |
| 窓側まどがわ · madogawa | Window side (seat). |
| ウィンドウうぃんどう · windō | Window (computer). |
| 窓口まどぐち · madoguchi | Service window; counter. |
How to use it
A computer window is ウィンドウ (windō).
An aisle seat is 通路側 (tsūrogawa).
Example sentences
- 窓を開けてもいいですか。Mado o akete mo ii desu ka.May I open the window?
- 窓側の席をお願いします。Madogawa no seki o onegai shimasu.A window seat, please.
- 三番の窓口にお越しください。Sanban no madoguchi ni o-koshi kudasai.Please come to window number 3.
- 新しいウィンドウで開きます。Atarashii windō de hirakimasu.It opens in a new window.
- 窓から海が見えます。Mado kara umi ga miemasu.You can see the sea from the window.
- 寒いので窓を閉めてください。Samui node mado o shimete kudasai.It's cold, so please close the window.
Questions
How do you ask for a window seat in Japanese?
Say 窓側の席をお願いします (madogawa no seki o onegai shimasu). An aisle seat is 通路側.
What is 窓口?
窓口 (madoguchi) is a service window or counter, at banks, city offices and stations.
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