Kanji

What does the kanji 門 mean?

門 means gate. On'yomi モン. Kun'yomi かど、と.

Quick facts
On'yomiモン
Kun'yomiかど、と
Strokes8
Main radical門
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi モンKun'yomi かど、と
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes

gate

Memory hook

Two big matching leaves making a gateway — GATE, DOOR.

Main radical

門gate 8 strokes

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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Common words

  • 門もんgate
  • 専門せんもんspecialty, major, field of expertise
  • 正門せいもんmain gate

More words with this kanji

  • 部門ぶもんdepartment, division, category

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.