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門 kanji: meaning “gates”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N28 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
gates
On'yomi
モン
Kun'yomi
かど、と

Picture story to remember 門

Two swinging doors meet under one beam, and together they form the gates.

How to write 門: stroke order

門 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 門

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 門 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 門.