もん (mon)

gate

  • JLPT N5
  • noun
  • Pitch 1
  • #3439 most frequent
Flashcards

Meaning

(もん, mon) is a JLPT N5 noun meaning “gate”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

学校がっこうもんひらきます。

The school gate opens at eight o'clock.

正月は家ごとに 門松かどまつを立てる・立てます。

They put up pine tree decorations at every house on New Year's Day.

吉田さんは植物については専門家並みの知識を持っている。

Regarding plants, Ms. Yoshida has as much knowledge as a specialist.

社長が現れた時には、守衛から副社長に至るまで、門の前で待っていた。

When the president of the company arrived, everyone from the guards to the vice-president was waiting in front of the gate.