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How to say "Window" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "window", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
まど
まど (mado)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
窓
まど (mado)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "window" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between まど and 窓.
In Japanese, まど (まど (mado)) is typically associated with "window" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Refers to a physical window. Often used with 動詞「開ける」.
On the other hand, 窓 (まど (mado)) maps to "window" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Noun. Refers to a window in a building or vehicle. Often used with verbs like 開ける. A literal translation of "window" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "まど"
部屋が暑いので、窓を開けました。
The room was hot, so I opened the window.
Bilingual Context for "窓"
窓を開けてください。
Please open the window.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "部屋が暑いので、窓を開けました。" (Meaning: "The room was hot, so I opened the window.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "まど" fits here because it means "window" in the context of: "The room was hot, so I opened the window.". "窓" represents "window".