門
gate · counter for cannons
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of double-door gate.
Symbolism
Door, department, prestigious family. Represents entrance and category.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
門外不出
もんがいふしゅつ
(treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises; (treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises
門戸開放
もんこかいほう
open door policy; open door policy
門前雀羅
もんぜんじゃくら
(a house) looking deserted with few visitors; sparrow net in front of the gate; (a house) looking deserted with few visitors
蟄居閉門
ちっきょへいもん
house arrest; being placed in confinement at home; house arrest
閉門蟄居
へいもんちっきょ
house arrest; being placed in confinement at home; house arrest
門前成市
もんぜんせいし
having a constant stream of visitors; being thronged with callers; having a constant stream of visitors
桃李満門
とうりまんもん
gathering of excellent and capable people; gathering of excellent and capable people
Proverbs & Idioms
門前の小僧習わぬ経を読む
もんぜんのこぞうならわぬきょうをよむ
The boy near the temple gate learns sutras without being taught
Learning naturally through environment
Poetry
夕されば 門田の稲葉 おとづれて 葦のまろやに 秋風ぞ吹く
Poem #71 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 門 mean in Japanese?
門 means gate, counter for cannons.
How do you read 門?
On'yomi: モン (MON). Kun'yomi: かど、と (kado, to).
How many strokes does 門 have?
門 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 門 (gate).
Is 門 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 門 (gate, counter for cannons) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.