窓 (chuāng) - Window — an opening in a wall or

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chuāng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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窓 · chuāng

Window — an opening in a wall or door that allows light and air to enter and provides a view to the outside.

Window — an opening in a wall or

Usage highlights

Window glassWindow frameCar windowWindow shoppingWindow seatStained glass window

Synonyms

  • 窗— Window (standard Chinese form)
  • ウィンドウ— Window (English loanword in Japanese)

Antonyms

  • 壁— Wall (opposite of an opening)
  • 扉— Door (solid barrier vs. transparent opening)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please open the window (窓を開けて).
  • The moonlight came through the window (窓から月光が差し込んだ).
  • She was looking out the window (彼女は窓の外を見ていた).
  • This room has large windows (この部屋は窓が大きい).

Collocations

  • Window glass(窓ガラス)
  • Window frame(窓枠)
  • Car window(車の窓)
  • Window shopping(窓越しのショッピング)
  • Window seat(窓側の席)
  • Stained glass window(ステンドグラスの窓)

Idioms

  • A window to the soul(心の窓)
  • Window of opportunity(機会の窓)
  • Eyes are the windows to the soul(目は心の窓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Japanese architecture, windows (窓) are carefully designed elements that connect interior spaces with nature and the changing seasons.
  • The character 窓 is a variant form of 窗 used primarily in Japanese, sharing the same meaning of 'window'.
  • Windows in traditional Japanese homes often feature shoji screens that create soft, diffused light.

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