English–Japanese

“entrance” in Japanese

Japanese

Also玄関 (genkan)

Pronunciation

Romajiiriguchi

Example

前の入り口を使ってください。mae no i ri guchi o tsuka tte ku da sa i

Please use the front entrance.

Illustration for 入り口 (entrance)

How to say “entrance” in Japanese

“Entrance” in Japanese is 入り口 (iriguchi).

It marks the way into a place, whether that way is an opening in a building or a gate at its boundary.

Full entry for 入り口: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 入り口

図書館の入り口は右です。to sho kan no i ri guchi wa migi de su

The library entrance is on the right.

初めて来た人にも入り口が分かるように案内を置きます。haji me te ki ta hito ni mo i ri guchi ga wa ka ru yō ni an nai o o ki ma su

We will put up a sign so that first-time visitors can find the entrance.

Tips for using 入り口

  • Public buildings often have separate entrances for visitors, staff, and people using accessible facilities.

Other Japanese words for “entrance”

家の玄関で靴を脱ぎます。ie no gen kan de kutsu o nu gi ma su

I take off my shoes at the entrance.

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