8 strokes
Jouyou kanji
Taught in 2nd grade
JLPT exam level N2

gate, counter for cannons

Kun'yomi
  • gate ②branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master ③counter for cannons
  • door (esp. Japanese-style) ②shutter ③entrance (to a home) ④narrows
On'yomi
  • gate ②branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master ③counter for cannons
Nanori
  • じょう
  • door (esp. Japanese-style) ②shutter ③entrance (to a home) ④narrows
  • ゆき

Main Radical

(KanXi)

Reading Commonality

モン 96.2%
かど 2.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.0%

Character Breakdown

gate, counter for cannons
モン かど と (2nd, N2)

Common Words

gate ②branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master ③counter for cannons
family clan based on the paternal line, sharing the same tomb and performing rituals together (Okinawa)
large front gate
noted family ②prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
division (of a larger group)
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References

Unicode hex code 9580
JIS X 0208 1-44-71
Nelson, A. Classic Nelson 4940
Haig, J. New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary 6381
Halpern, J. New Japanese-English Character Dictionary 888
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Spahn and Hadamitzky Kanji and Kana (2011 edition) 161
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Nishiguchi & Kono Kanji in Context 445
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Maniette, Y. Les Kanjis dans la tete 1630
Tuttle Dictionary Descriptor Code 8e0.1
Four corner code 7777.7
De Roo Code 3853