にゅう
入
もん
門

noun, takes する, intransitive verb

  1. becoming a pupil (of), becoming a disciple, entering an institution, beginning training.

noun

Usu. in book titles.
  1. introduction (to), primer, guide.

noun, takes する, intransitive verb

  1. entering through a gate.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
にゅう
入
もん
門
 入門 にゅうもん ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

enter, insert
い.る　はい.る　ニュウ (1st, N5)
gate, counter for cannons
モン　かど　と (2nd, N2)