Japanese symbol for “primer”
入門
にゅうもん
Romaji: nyuumon
becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; entering an institution; beginning training
In Japanese, primer is 入門, read にゅうもん (nyuumon).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vi, vs becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; entering an institution; beginning training
- n introduction (to); primer; guide
- n, vi, vs entering through a gate
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “primer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| プライマー | プライマー puraimaa | primer; introductory book |
| 手引き | てびき tebiki | guide; primer; guidebook |
| 雷管 | らいかん raikan | detonator; primer; percussion cap |
| 手引書 | てびきしょ tebikisho | handbook; manual; guide |
| 入門書 | にゅうもんしょ nyuumonsho | primer; introductory book; (beginner's) guide |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 購入 | こうにゅう kounyuu | purchase; buying |
| 導入 | どうにゅう dounyuu | introduction; bringing in; installation |
| 収入 | しゅうにゅう shuunyuu | income; earnings; revenue |
| 輸入 | ゆにゅう yunyuu | import; importation; introduction |
| 入学 | にゅうがく nyuugaku | admission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment |
| 入院 | にゅういん nyuuin | hospitalization; hospitalisation |
| 専門 | せんもん senmon | speciality; specialty; special subject of study |
| 部門 | ぶもん bumon | division (of a larger group); branch; field |
See also: Chinese symbol for “primer”.
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