Word Meaning 門灯

もんとう montou

門灯 is read as もんとう (montou) and means gate lamp.

Meaning

English

gate lamp

Reading

Kana

もんとう

Romaji

montou

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 14 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N2 Jōyō Grade 4 Kanken 7級 Rank 133299 Priority U

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

門

かど

branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master

門

もん

branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master

門

と

door (esp. Japanese-style)

門出

かどで

starting a new life

門前町

もんぜんちょう

town originally built around a temple or shrine

門下生

もんかせい

pupil

門外漢

もんがいかん

outsider

門前

もんぜん

before the gate

門戸

もんこ

door

門下

もんか

one's pupil

門前払い

もんぜんばらい

turning another away at the gate or front door

門外不出

もんがいふしゅつ

(treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises

Example Sentences

「……追われているわけでもないんだな」　そう呟いた途端、角の家の門灯がすっと消えた。　雨はますます激しくなってきた……。

"You're not being chased, are you?" Just as he said that in a quiet voice, the corner house's light went out. The rain became more intense...