English–Japanese
“main gate” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiseimon
Example
学校の正門は朝七時に開きます。gak kō no sei mon wa asa shichi ji ni hira ki ma su
The school's main gate opens at seven in the morning.
How to say “main gate” in Japanese
“Main gate” in Japanese is 正門 (seimon).
Refers to the gateway chosen as the proper and primary entrance to a building or enclosed area.
Example sentences with 正門
大雨のため、正門は一時閉鎖されています。ō ame no ta me sei mon wa ichi ji hei sa sa re te i ma su
Due to heavy rain, the main gate is temporarily closed.
Tips for using 正門
- A school sign or map may identify 正門 (seimon) as the entrance for visitors, even when the grounds have other gates for daily use.