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窓口
madoguchi
Description
「窓口」は、駅や銀行、役所などで、お客さんの用事を受け付ける場所のことです。
"窓口" is the place at stations, banks, government offices, etc., where customer requests are handled.
また、外との連絡や相談を受ける係の人や場所を指すこともあります。
It can also refer to the person or place responsible for communication or consultation with outside parties.
Meanings
窓口madoguchi
service counter; ticket or teller window
切符は駅の窓口で買えます。
You can buy tickets at the station ticket window.
窓口madoguchi
contact point; person handling inquiries
問い合わせの窓口は私です。
I am the contact person for inquiries.
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Notes
- Etymology
窓 (mado, window) + 口 (kuchi→guchi, opening), literally 'window opening' where service is given.
- Nuance
sense 2 is figurative — the single point of contact for communication with an organization.
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