入門|にゅうもんnyuumon[0]heiban (flat)
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- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbbecoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; entering an institution; beginning training
- nounintroduction (to); primer; guideusu. in book titles
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbentering through a gate
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 入門する(にゅうもんする) |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 入門します(にゅうもんします) |
| Negative (nai) | 入門しない(にゅうもんしない) |
| polite (masen) | 入門しません(にゅうもんしません) |
| classical zu / nu | 入門せず・入門せぬ(にゅうもんせず・にゅうもんせぬ) |
| Past (ta) | 入門した(にゅうもんした) |
| polite (mashita) | 入門しました(にゅうもんしました) |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 入門しなかった(にゅうもんしなかった) |
| polite (masen deshita) | 入門しませんでした(にゅうもんしませんでした) |
| Te form | 入門して(にゅうもんして) |
| Potential | 入門できる(にゅうもんできる) |
| Passive | 入門される(にゅうもんされる) |
| Causative | 入門させる(にゅうもんさせる) |
| Causative passive | 入門させられる(にゅうもんさせられる) |
| Conditional (ba) | 入門すれば(にゅうもんすれば) |
| tara | 入門したら(にゅうもんしたら) |
| Volitional | 入門しよう(にゅうもんしよう) |
| polite (mashou) | 入門しましょう(にゅうもんしましょう) |
| Imperative | 入門しろ(にゅうもんしろ) |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
- Synonym手引きてびきNeutralGuidance or an introductory guide, and also helping someone commit a crime; 「入門」 is about starting to learn or a beginner's book.
- Synonym手引書てびきしょWrittenWritten register: a handbook or operation manual; 「入門」 leans toward the beginner's side.
- SynonymガイドNeutralLoanword for a (tour) guide or a guidebook; 「入門」 leans toward the beginner's side.
- Synonym道しるべみちしるべNeutralA signpost or guide that shows the way; 「入門」 is about starting to learn.
- Synonym入門書にゅうもんしょNeutralSpecifically a book written for beginners; 「入門」 also means becoming a pupil.
- Related案内あんないNeutralGuidance or introductions; 「入門」 is about starting to learn.
- Related教本きょうほんWrittenWritten register: a textbook; 「入門」 leans toward the beginner level.
- Related教則本きょうそくぼんWrittenWritten register: a practice manual, e.g. for musical instruments; 「入門」 leans toward beginning study.
- Related道しるべみちしるべNeutralA signpost or guide that shows the way; 「入門」 is about starting to learn.
- Related手ほどきてほどきNeutralTeaching someone the basics or initiating them; 「入門」 is from the learner's side.
- Related解説書かいせつしょWrittenWritten register: a book giving detailed explanations; 「入門」 leans toward beginners.
- Relatedハウツー物ハウツーものCasualColloquial: practical books that teach methods and tips; 「入門」 is starting to learn or becoming a pupil, or a beginner's book.
- Related指南書しなんしょWrittenWritten register: a book of operating instructions; 「入門」 leans toward beginning study.
- Antonym卒業そつぎょうNeutralGraduation or completing a course — the opposite end from 「入門」.
Use 「入門」 for starting to learn or becoming a pupil, as in 「入門講座」. For a book aimed at beginners pick 「入門書」; for teaching the basics, 「手ほどき」; for guidance or guidebooks, 「手引き」 and 「ガイド」. Written-register terms like 「手引書」「教本」「教則本」「解説書」「指南書」 name manuals and textbooks rather than the act of beginning. 「卒業」 is the opposite.
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