🇯🇵 How to say

“door” in Japanese

ドアどあ
Illustration of "door" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person reaches out to turn the brass doorknob of a wooden door, pushing it open to reveal a sunlit hallway inside a home.

Usage note

This word refers to any door, from house entrances to car doors. It's commonly used in everyday situations and is written in katakana as ドア, which is the standard modern spelling.

Examples

  • ドアを開けてください。

    Please open the door.

  • ドアが閉まっています。

    The door is closed.

  • ドアの鍵をかけました。

    I locked the door.

Quick check

What does "ドア" mean?

  • A. door
  • B. salt
  • C. insect
  • D. person

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