入門|にゅうもんnyuumon[0]heiban (flat)

Common
Definitions
  1. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbbecoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; entering an institution; beginning training
  2. nounintroduction (to); primer; guideusu. in book titles
  3. 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.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • 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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Japanese definitions
  1. 門もんの中なかに入はいること。
  2. 師しに付ついて弟子でしになること。
  3. 学習がくしゅうを始はじめること。
  4. 初心者しょしんしゃのための手引てびき。
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