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門番

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 門番

んばん
Noun
Freq #9305
1

gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor

Examples
門番は門を通りぬけるのを許してくれた。
The gatekeeper permitted me through the gate.

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
12 strokes
Frequency: 348
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

turn
number in a series

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つが.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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