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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hole and chimney. Hole like chimney.
Symbolism
Window, counter, car window. Represents window.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Blown by the wind
Component Breakdown
窓=
穴厶心
hole + 厶 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 窓
窓口まどぐちcounter
車窓しゃそうcar window
窓際まどぎわat the window
同窓どうそうfellow alumnus
同窓会どうそうかいclass reunion
Four-Character Compounds
明窓浄机
めいそうじょうき
dustless desk by a well-lit window; well-lit and clean study conducive to learning
蛍雪の功
けいせつのこう
The merit of fireflies and snow; Studying hard despite difficulties
Related Figures & Stories
夢窓疎石
Name contains 窓
Musō Soseki was a Rinzai Zen Buddhist monk and teacher, and a calligrapher, poet and garden designer.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 窓 mean in Japanese?
窓 means window, pane.
How do you read 窓?
On'yomi: ソウ、ス (SOU, SU). Kun'yomi: まど、てんまど、けむだし (mado, tenmado, kemudashi).
How many strokes does 窓 have?
窓 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 穴 (cave).
Is 窓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
窓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means window, pane. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.