Word details

鬼門

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鬼門.

Dictionary

Entry

鬼門もんNounFreq #29610
1

the northeastern (unlucky) direction; person or thing to be avoided; the demon's gate

2

weak point; Achilles' heel

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ghost, devil

10 strokesFrequency 1,557JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

おにおに-

gate, counter for cannons

8 strokesFrequency 452JLPT N3Grade 2

On

モン

Kun

かど

Nanori

じょうゆき

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