Meaning

Primary

Door

Alternative

Hinged Door

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Like the kanji, this means door.

You've already learned (door), but is a bit different. While can refer to any kind of door (though often sliding ones), more specifically refers to a hinged door, including things like gates or panels that open on hinges.

Because evokes the image of a door that swings open, it's also sometimes used metaphorically. For example, a book's front page can be called a , and you'll see expressions like 心の扉 (the door to one's heart) too.

Reading

とびら
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word is made up of a single kanji, so you know it'll probably use the kun'yomi reading. Fortunately, that's the とびら reading you learned with the kanji!

Context

Context Sentences

おい、ふざけている場合か!扉を開けろ!

Hey, this isn't funny! Open the door!

Kanji Composition