🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

開いた窓

Pronunciation / Transliteration: aita mado

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Open-Window/ˈoʊ.pən ˈwɪn.doʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女は新鮮な空気を入れるために窓を開けた。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An architectural feature that allows light and air to enter a building, typically consisting of a frame with glass panes.

    "She enjoyed the fresh breeze coming through the open window."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical term referring to an opportunity or chance for action.

    "The job offer was an open window for her career advancement."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'open-window' is a compound word formed from the Old English 'open' meaning 'not closed' and 'window' derived from the Old Norse 'vindauga', which translates to 'wind eye'. Historically, it referred to an architectural feature allowing light and air into a space, evolving to signify both physical and metaphorical openings in various contexts.

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