Translation guide
A bay window is a window that projects outward from the main walls of a building, forming a bay in a room. In Japanese, this architectural feature is most commonly referred to as 出窓 (でまど).
Referring to a window that projects outward from the wall of a building, creating an alcove inside.
The standard and most common term for a bay window. It literally means 'projecting window'.
リビングの出窓から庭が見えます。
You can see the garden from the bay window in the living room.
出窓に観葉植物を置いています。
I have houseplants on the bay window.
A direct loanword from English. It is understood but less common than 出窓. Often used in architectural or design contexts.
この家にはベイウィンドウが付いています。
This house has a bay window.
A more descriptive term meaning 'projecting window'. It is technically accurate but less common in everyday speech.
張り出し窓は採光に優れています。
Bay windows are excellent for letting in light.