How to Write 門 (gate, counter for cannons) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 8-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 門 (“gate, counter for cannons”), indexed under the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical. Practice 門 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 門 (かど (kado) — gate), 門 (と (to) — gate).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (門)
Primary Radical (部首): 門 — もん / もんがまえ (gate)
Radical Position: Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae))
Semantic Theme: Gates, doorways, rooms, entrances, and barriers
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (モン) when 門 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かど, と) when 門 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (8画): Written with 8 strokes, 門 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical (Enclosure (Kamae / 構) position). Establish the 門 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 8 strokes under radical 門.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 門
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 門 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 門 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 門 ("gate, counter for cannons") is written with 8 strokes (8画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical. Written with 8 strokes, 門 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) radical (Enclosure (Kamae / 構) position). Establish the 門 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 6 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 門?
For 門 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is モン and the Kunyomi is かど, と. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (モン) when 門 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かど, と) when 門 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 門 includes 門 (かど (kado) — gate), 門 (と (to) — gate).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 門 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 8 strokes of 門 (gate, counter for cannons), start with the 門 (もん / もんがまえ (gate)) in the Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 門 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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