noun
false window; blind window
An architectural term for a window that is only decorative or has been sealed, giving the appearance of a window without actual function. The word contains めくら, which is now considered a discriminatory term; in modern contexts, ダミー窓 or 飾り窓 may be preferred.
古い建物の外壁にめくら窓が並んでいる。
False windows line the outer wall of the old building.
このめくら窓は換気のためではなく、デザインと
This blind window was made for design, not for ventilation.
Modern, neutral term for a false or dummy window, preferred in contemporary architectural contexts.
Another neutral alternative meaning 'decorative window', emphasizing the ornamental aspect.
Compound of めくら (blind, now discriminatory) and 窓 (window). The term arose from the idea of a window that cannot 'see' or function. Due to the discriminatory nature of めくら, modern usage is declining in favor of neutral alternatives.