418.問

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問

1. Meaning and Reading

  • question, ask, inquire
  • Onyomi : もん
  • Kunyomi : とい

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 口 : mouth
  • 門 : gate

Asking with the mouth (口) at a gate (門) whether someone is there, symbolizing ‘to ask’ or ‘question’.

問 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

質問 しつもん
question

I asked the teacher a question.

問い合わせ といあわせ
inquiry, inquiry request

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