Translation guide
The English word 'window' can refer to a physical opening in a wall, a glass pane, a computer interface element, or a period of time. This guide covers the most common Japanese equivalents for each meaning.
To refer to the architectural feature that lets in light and air.
The general word for a window in a building, car, train, etc.
窓を開けてください。
Please open the window.
I looked outside from the train window.
Refers to a service window or counter, such as at a bank, station, or office.
Please buy tickets at the ticket window.
To refer specifically to the glass part of a window.
To refer to a rectangular area on a computer screen displaying a program or content.
To refer to a limited time frame in which something can happen.
A direct translation of 'time window', used in business or scheduling contexts.
The time window for the meeting is from 2 PM to 4 PM.
When 'window' means an opportunity, チャンス is often more natural.
A more formal word for 'opportunity'.
To refer to a store's front window where goods are displayed.
While 窓 can technically mean a computer window, it sounds old-fashioned or overly technical. Use ウィンドウ instead.
窓 is a physical window (glass, opening). 窓口 is a service counter or ticket window where you interact with a person.
I looked out the window.
There's a fly on the window.
Close the window, it's cold.
This app can open multiple windows.
This is our window of opportunity.
Don't miss this window of opportunity.
We changed the design of the display window.