NichiDict

N5
もん
[mon]
Illustration for 門

Meanings

1.NounSuffix

gate

2.NounSuffix

branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master

Less common meanings (2)
3.NounSuffixJargon

biologydivision; phylum

4.CounterJargon

counter for cannons

Other Readings

」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

学校のの前で友達と待ち合わせた。

I met my friend in front of the school gate.

が閉まる前に急いで入った。

I hurried in before the gate closed.

お寺のをくぐると静かな庭が広がっていた。

When I passed through the temple gate, a quiet garden spread out.