鎧よろい窓まど

noun

louvered window

A window fitted with horizontal slats (louvers) that allow ventilation while blocking rain and direct sunlight. Common in Japanese architecture.

• この家いえの浴よく室しつには鎧よろい窓まどが付ついていて、風かぜ通とおしが良よい。

  This house's bathroom has a louvered window, so ventilation is good.