JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
門 — gate
- Reading
- モン・かど・と
- Meaning
- gate; counter for cannons
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
門 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is モン・かど・と and it means gate; counter for cannons. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
門 appears in everyday japanese words such as 門 (gate), 門 (gate) and 部門 (class).
Japanese words containing 門
Frequently asked questions
What does 門 mean in Japanese?
門 means gate; counter for cannons in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 門 read?
門 is read モン・かど・と. Reading it inside real words — 門 and 門 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 門 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 門 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 門 in a word?
A common word containing 門 is 門 (かど) — "gate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 門 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 門 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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