gate

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is もん, and the kun reading is かど. It has 8 strokes. It appears in words for gates and introductions to a field.
• Basic usage: 門 is read もん and 入門 is read にゅうもん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 門 / 入門
  • 門 means gate and is read もん. It refers to a physical gate leading into a school or garden.
  • 学校の門は朝八時に開きます。 means “The school gate opens at eight in the morning.”
  • 入門 means introduction or beginner's guide and is read にゅうもん. It refers to beginning a field through a class or introductory book.
  • 初心者向けの陶芸入門講座に申し込んだ。 means “I signed up for an introductory pottery class for beginners.”