Japanese word

戸

Pronunciation

Romajito

Meaning

  • noundoor

Example

戸を開けてください。to o a ke te ku da sa i

Please open the door.

Illustration for 戸 (door)

More examples

風が強いので、戸をしっかり閉めます。kaze ga tsuyo i no de to o shi kka ri shi me ma su

The wind is strong, so I close the door firmly.

Core concept

Describes the movable part that separates an inside space from the outside and opens when passage is needed.

Common phrases

  • 戸を開けるto o a ke ru

    open a door

  • 戸を閉めるto o shi me ru

    close a door

  • 戸をたたくto o ta ta ku

    knock on a door

Similar words

ドアdoa: A movable barrier that swings open to provide passage through an entrance.
扉tobira: A door or panel that covers an opening and can be opened for access.

Definition in Japanese

建物や部屋の出入り口に設け、開け閉めして内外を隔てるもの。tate mono ya heya no de i ri kuchi ni mō ke a ke shi me shi te nai gai o heda te ru mo no

Word origin

The kanji 戸 (to, "door") is based on the shape of a single-leaf door, which helps explain its use for a door or panel that closes an entrance.

Usage tips

  • The word 戸 (to, "door") also appears in descriptions of homes, where it can count individual households or housing units.

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