NichiDict

入門

にゅうもん
[nyuumon]

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; entering an institution; beginning training

2.Noun

introduction (to); primer; guide

3.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

entering through a gate

Examples

彼は剣道道場に入門した。

He entered the kendo dojo.

彼は著名な師匠に弟子として入門を許された。

He was permitted to become a disciple of the renowned master.

彼女は伝統ある陶芸工房に弟子入りするため入門を決意した。

She decided to enter the long-established pottery studio to become an apprentice.