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

  • 研究入門

    an introduction to research

    プログラミング入門

    an introduction to programming

    科学入門

    an introduction to science

Context Sentences

まずは入門コースから始めましょう。

Let's start with the introductory course first.

彼は有名なヨガの先生のところに入門したそうですよ。

I heard he started his training under a famous yoga instructor.

この本はプログラミングの入門書です。

This book is an introductory text on programming.

Kanji Composition