窓: the kanji for window
窓 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means window. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
窓 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
窓 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソウ (sou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 窓口まどぐち · madoguchi | counter; window (service) |
まど (mado)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 窓まど · mado | window |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 市役所の窓口で手続きをした。Shiyakusho no madoguchi de tetsuzuki o shita.I completed the procedure at the city hall counter.
- 窓から美しい景色が見える。Mado kara utsukushii keshiki ga mieru.Beautiful scenery is visible from the window.
- 銀行の窓口で相談しました。Ginkō no madoguchi de sōdan shimashita.I consulted at the bank counter.
- 窓を開けて風を入れた。Mado o akete kaze o ireta.I opened the window to let in the breeze.
- 受付の窓口はあちらです。Uketsuke no madoguchi wa achira desu.The reception counter is over there.
Questions about 窓
How many strokes does 窓 have?
窓 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 窓?
The on readings are sou (ソウ). The kun readings are mado (まど).
What JLPT level is 窓?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 窓
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.