Meaning

Primary

Admission

Alternatives

Entrance, Introduction, Apprenticeship

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you are able to enter the gate then you have gained admission and entrance to the facility. Sometimes you do this to start an apprenticeship, where you get an introduction to some sweet new skills, like how to make an entrance.

Reading

にゅうもん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 入門を決意する

    to decide to become an apprentice

    入門を考える

    to consider becoming an apprentice

    入門をする

    to begin an introduction to something, to enter into an apprenticeship

Context Sentences

コウイチは有名な剣道の先生のところに入門するそうですよ。

I heard that Koichi is going to be a pupil of the famous kendo master.

入門手つづきをまだ終えていません。

I haven't completed the admissions procedure yet.

ワニの頭をカニにくっつけたらワニカニのフィギュアが出来上がります。これで3Dプリンティングの入門コースが終了になります。

Once you stick the alligator head onto the crab, the WaniKani figurine will be complete. This concludes the introductory course in 3D printing.

Kanji Composition