門
門·gate, field of study
- On-yomi
- モン
- Kun-yomi
- かど
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 専門 | せんもん | specialty, field |
| 正門 | せいもん | main gate |
| 門 | もん | gate |
| 入門 | にゅうもん | introduction, primer |
Example sentences
正門の前で写真を撮りました。
せいもんのまえでしゃしんをとりました。
We took a photo in front of the main gate.
専門は何ですか。
せんもんはなんですか。
What is your field of study?
この本は日本史の入門書として読みやすい。
このほんはにほんしのにゅうもんしょとしてよみやすい。
This book is easy to read as an introduction to Japanese history.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 専門 as せんもんか when only the field is meant — 専門家 is the specialist
- Confusing 門 with 間 and 問, which are the same shape with something inside
Memory aid
Picture it
Two door panels drawn facing each other — you can see the gateway in the character itself.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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