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.
False windows line the outer wall of the old building.
This blind window was made for design, not for ventilation.
Common mixed kanji-kana spelling. The word めくら is now considered discriminatory; the architectural term is still encountered but sensitivity is advised.
Full kanji spelling, less common and may be seen as more direct in its discriminatory origin.
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.