Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 門中(もんちゅう) in Japanese

門中
Kana Reading
もんちゅう
Romaji
monchū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    family clan based on the paternal line, sharing the same tomb and performing rituals together (Okinawa)


Kanji in this word

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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