窓口
Meanings
1
teller window; ticket window; service counter
A physical window or counter at a bank, station, government office, etc., where staff serve customers face-to-face.
I withdrew money at the bank teller window.
Please buy your ticket at the station ticket window.
2
contact person; point of contact; liaison
A person or department that serves as the main contact for inquiries or procedures; often used in organizational contexts.
For inquiries, please contact this point of contact.
He serves as the liaison with the client.
Usage patterns
- 窓口で〈事〉をするto handle a procedure at the counter
I completed the account-opening procedure at the bank counter.
- 〈事〉の窓口になるto become the point of contact for something
She became the point of contact for this project.
- 窓口を通じて〈事〉をするto do something through a designated contact or channel
Complaints are received through the designated contact point.
- 窓口が開いているthe (service) counter is open
The counter is open at this hour.
Expressions
- みどりの窓口JR ticket office; JR ticket counter