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入門

Admission


Meaning

Admission, 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

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

  • 入門コース

    introductory course

    入門者

    beginner

    入門用

    for beginners

  • 入門をする

    to begin an introduction to something, to enter into an apprenticeship

    入門を考える

    to consider becoming an apprentice

    入門を決意する

    to decide to become an apprentice

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