Japanese word

入り口

Pronunciation

Romajiiriguchi

Meaning

  • nounentrance

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 入り口を探すi ri guchi o saga su

    look for the entrance

  • 入り口を見つけるi ri guchi o mi tsu ke ru

    find the entrance

  • 入り口から入るi ri guchi ka ra hai ru

    enter through the entrance

Similar words

玄関genkan: The entry area or doorway of a house or building.
門mon: A gate set at the boundary of a property or enclosed area.
出入口deirikuchi: An opening used for entering and leaving a building or area.

Definition in Japanese

人や物が建物や場所の中へ入るために通る所。また、出入りのための門。hito ya mono ga tate mono ya ba sho no naka e hai ru ta me ni tō ru tokoro ma ta de i ri no ta me no mon

Word origin

入り口 (iriguchi) is a native Japanese compound of 入り (iri, "entering") and 口 (kuchi, "opening"), describing an opening that permits entry.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • gatenoun

Opposites

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