Quick answer
門 is the kanji for "Gate". A common reading is かど (kado). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Gate
Also : Counter For Cannons
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 門 represents 'GATE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of gate.
On-reading: もん — remember this sound by associating it with gate. Kun-reading: かど.
Example Sentences
大学の正門に集合しました。
だいがくのせいもんにしゅうごうしました。
We gathered at the university's main gate.
難しい問題に直面したとき、専門家に相談することで解決の糸口が見つかります。
むずかしいもんだいにちょくめんしたとき、せんもんかにそうだんすることでかいけつのいとぐちがみつかります。
When faced with a difficult problem, consulting a specialist can help find a way to resolve it.
Vocabulary using 門
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