入口
iriguchi[iɾʲiɡɯ̟t͡ɕi]
The English phrase 'entrance' is translated into Japanese as 入口 (iriguchi).
入口 is a noun used to denote a place of entering. You might also encounter the loanword エントランス, which is borrowed from the English word 'entrance' and typically used in more formal or specific contexts like hotels, theaters or large public spaces.
Meaning: place of entering (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 入口 refers to an entrance, the standard term for an exit is 出口.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
iriguchi
Did you know?
- In Japanese architecture, the 'entrance' of a traditional house is often a 'genkan' 玄関, which is a sunken area where shoes are removed. This is a distinct cultural space separate from a simple 入口.
- The second half of 入口 is the word for 'mouth', which is 口 (kuchi). In Japanese, many openings or passages are conceptualized as 'mouths'.
- The word 入口 uses the character for 'mouth' 口 to describe an opening. In Japanese, this same character is used for any rectangular shape or small square in diagrams.
Examples in context
- ここは入口ではありません。This is not the entrance.Tatoeba #2988140 by tommy_san, translation #3054462 by WestofEden
- 数人が入口でたむろしていた。Some people were hanging around at the entrance.Tatoeba #11262118 by bunbuku, translation #271044 by CK
- 入口の側で立った。He stood by the entrance.Tatoeba #3697584 by ii_desu, translation #3696750 by Lindoula
- この建物の入り口は大きなドアです。The entrance of this building is a large door.
- 彼女の家の玄関には美しい鉢植えがあります。There is a beautiful potted plant in her house's entrance.
- ホテルのエントランスにはシックな装飾があります。The hotel entrance has chic decorations.
- あの建物の入口は裏にありますよ。The entrance of that building is at the back.
- 公園の入り口で友達と待ち合わせしましょう。Let's meet up with friends at the entrance of the park.
- うちの犬は毎日玄関口でお出迎えします。My dog greets me at the entrance every day.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are arriving at a restaurant.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮、入口はどこかな？Ren, iriguchi wa doko kana?Ren, I wonder where the entrance is?
- 蓮 Renあそこにあると思うよ。Asoko ni aru to omou yo.I think it's over there.
- 美咲 Misakiあ、入口に看板があるね。A, iriguchi ni kanban ga aru ne.Oh, there's a sign at the entrance.
- 蓮 Ren本当だ、あそこから入ろう。Hontou da, asoko kara hairou.You're right, let's go in through there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “entrance” translations and entries 入口, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
