入り口
入口 | iriguchi
The Japanese word for entry is 入り口 (入口 | iriguchi).
入り口 is used to describe a physical point or opening where one can enter a building or a room. In different contexts, other words may be more appropriate: if you are talking about applying for a job or a formal competition, use 応募. If you are referring to admission into a venue like a stadium or a theater, use 入場.
Which one should you use?
The form 入口 is a common alternative spelling for 入り口 and carries the same meaning of entrance.
How do you pronounce it?
iriguchi
Did you know?
- While 入り口 refers to the opening, the act of entering a room often requires a specific phrase of apology like shitsurei shimasu regardless of whether the entry is permitted.
- In Japan, the 入り口 of a home is often a lowered area called a genkan where shoes are removed before stepping up into the main house.
- The word 入り口 is a combination of the verb 入る, meaning 'to enter', and the noun 口, meaning 'mouth'.
Examples in context
- 私はその会社の求人に 応募 しました。I applied for a job at that company.
- チケットが必要ですが、 入場 料は無料です。You need a ticket, but the admission is free.
- 明日、友達の誕生日パーティーに 参加 する予定だよ。I'm planning to join my friend's birthday party tomorrow.
- このウェブサイトに 登録 すると、特典がもらえます。If you register on this website, you'll receive benefits.
- 彼は野球部に 入部 したよ。He joined the baseball club.
- 入り口はどこですか？Iriguchi wa doko desu ka?Where is the entrance?
- この入り口は閉まっています。Kono iriguchi wa shimatte imasu.This entrance is closed.
- 建物の入り口で待っています。Tatemono no iriguchi de matte imasu.I am waiting at the building entrance.
Example conversation
Two people are looking for the entrance to a museum.
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲さん、入り口が見当たりません。Misaki-san, iriguchi ga miatarimasen.Misaki, I can't find the entrance.
- 美咲 Misakiあそこに大きい看板がありますよ。asoko ni ookii kanban ga arimasu yo.There is a big sign over there.
- 大翔 Hirotoあ、あれが入り口ですね。a, are ga iriguchi desu ne.Oh, that's the entrance, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、行きましょう。hai, ikimashou.Yes, let's go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 入り口, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
