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門

門 — gate, counter for cannons

Learn the correct stroke order for 門 (gate), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 28 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)モンmon
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かどkado、とto
Strokes8
Radical門
Frequency#452
Meaningsgate, counter for cannons

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一門いちもんfamily; clan; kinnoun
関門かんもんbarrier; checkpoint; gatewaynoun
校門こうもんschool gatenoun
宗門しゅうもん(religious) denomination; sectnoun
正門せいもんmain gate; main entrancenoun
専門せんもんspeciality; specialty; special subject of studynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 門 (gate) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 門.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 門 is #452, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一門いちもん — family; clan; kin
関門かんもん — barrier; checkpoint; gateway
校門こうもん — school gate

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 門 have?

The kanji 門 (gate) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 門?

門 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 門 mean?

門 means: gate, counter for cannons. On'yomi readings: モン. Kun'yomi readings: かど, と.

What JLPT level is 門?

門 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.