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Kanji 窓: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 窓: window, pane

Key takeaways

Kanji 窓: window, pane. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

windowpane

On reading

そう

Kun reading

まどてんまどけむだし

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 窓

window, pane

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

穴 + 厶 + 心

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

A window is a hole (穴) in the wall where one can look out with their private (厶) heart (心). Think of it as a passage that refreshes the mind by letting light and air into your private space.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

Kun reading

まど
  • 窓口まどぐち

    service counter / ticket window

  • まど

    window

Commonly used words

  • 窓口
    まどぐち

    service counter / ticket window

  • まど

    window

Example sentences

Example 1

駅の口で切符を買いました。

Translation

I bought a ticket at the station counter.

Example 2

銀行の口で口座を開きます。

Translation

I open an account at the bank counter.

Example 3

まどをあけてください。

Translation

Please open the window.

Example 4

まどからそとをみます。

Translation

I look outside through the window.

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