Quick answer
窓 is the kanji for "Window". The most common reading is まど (mado). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Window
Also : Pane
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 窓 represents 'WINDOW'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of window.
On-reading: そう — remember this sound by associating it with window. Kun-reading: まど.
Example Sentences
窓から海が見えます。
まどからうみがみえます。
I can see the sea from the window.
窓を閉めてください。
まどをしめてください。
Please close the window.
Vocabulary using 窓
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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