Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 応天門(おうてんもん) in Japanese

応天門
Kana Reading
おうてんもん, おうでんもん
Romaji
ōtenmon, ōdenmon
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    main southern gate of the Heian Palace's reception compound


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

4 strokes

heavens, sky, imperial

On'Yomi: テン

Kun'Yomi: あまつ, あめ, あま-

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

gate, counter for cannons

On'Yomi: モン

Kun'Yomi: かど, と

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept

On'Yomi: オウ, ヨウ, -ノウ

Kun'Yomi: あた.る, まさに, こた.える

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