How to Say "Portal" in Japanese

ポータル

pōtaru[po̞ːta̠ɾɯ̟]

The English word "portal" is translated into Japanese as ポータル (pōtaru).

In Japanese, this katakana loanword is most commonly used in the context of computing (web portals) or video games (portals/gateways).

Meaning: entry point (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

pōtaru

Japanese has a specific word 鳥居 'torii' for the portals found at the entrance of Shinto shrines. These are not just 'gates' but are symbolically understood as the boundary between the profane world and the sacred world.
When translating fantasy literature, a 'portal' is often rendered as 転移門 (ten'imon), which literally means 'transfer gate'.
The concept of a 'gateway' or 'portal' is often expressed through the word 関 'seki', referring to historical checkpoints. These were physical portals where travelers had to stop and be identified by officials.

ネザーポータルを建てるには何がいるの？
What do you need to build a nether portal?
This sentence is useful for learning how to use the word ポータル in the context of building a nether portal.
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私たちは新しいポータルを開発しました。
We have developed a new portal.
その入り口からポータルへと進んでください。
Please proceed from that entrance to the portal.
このゲームのポータルはすごいよ！
The portal in this game is amazing!
このサイトのポータルを利用してください。
Kono saito no pōtaru o riyō shite kudasai.
Please use this site's portal.
情報のポータルを探しています。
Jōhō no pōtaru o sagashite imasu.
I am looking for an information portal.
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Misaki and Kenta are talking about how to access a company website.

美咲 Misaki

ログインのポータルはどこにあるの？
Roguin no pōtaru wa doko ni aru no?
Where is the login portal?
健太 Kenta

トップページの右上にありますよ。
Toppu pēji no migi ue ni arimasu yo.
It is at the top right of the top page.
美咲 Misaki

健太くん、ありがとう。
Kenta-kun, arigatō.
Thanks, Kenta.
健太 Kenta

どういたしまして。
Dōitashimashite.
You're welcome.

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