門
KanjiJLPT N3
Gate
gate, counter for cannons
Mnemonic
Two tall door panels standing side by side — a grand gate.
Details
The keyword for 門 is gate. This kanji depicts the image of a traditional double-doored entrance, representing a gate or doorway. It conveys the concept of an entryway or passage that can be opened or closed, and by extension can refer to any kind of entrance, gateway, or even a family lineage or school of thought that one "enters into."
- On'yomi
- もん
- Kun'yomi
- かど、と