This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

門番

Reading

Kana: もんばん
Romaji: monban
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor

Kanji

Readings: モン、 かど、 と
Meanings: gate, counter for cannons
Readings: バン、 つが.い
Meanings: turn, number in a series

Example Sentences

門番(もんばん)(もん)(とお)りぬけるのを(ゆる)してくれた。
➥The gatekeeper permitted me through the gate.
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(もん)から(はい)りかけていた婦人(ふじん)とその門番(もんばん)()められた。
➥The lady and her dog that were entering at the gate were stopped by the gatekeeper.
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