Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 中門(ちゅうもん) in Japanese

中門
Kana Reading
ちゅうもん
Romaji
chūmon
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    gate in the middle of the corridor connecting an annex to a pond-side building (in traditional palatial-style architecture)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    central gate (between the main gate and main hall of a temple)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    central gate (separating the inner and outer gardens of a teahouse)


Related Kanji

JLPT 4

8 strokes

gate, counter for cannons

On'Yomi: モン

Kun'Yomi: かど, と

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

in, inside, middle, mean, center

On'Yomi: チュウ

Kun'Yomi: なか, うち, あた.る

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