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門外漢

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 門外漢

んがいかん
Noun
Freq #40230
1

outsider; layman; amateur

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 452
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

gate
counter for cannons

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かど
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
じょう
ゆき
5 strokes
Frequency: 81
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

outside

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そと
ほか
はず.す
はず.れる
と-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うい
ふか
13 strokes
Frequency: 1487
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

Sino-
China

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はん
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