関門 (かんもん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000 Meanings
1
noun
barrier; checkpoint; gateway
A physical or geographic point that controls passage, or a place that functions as an entrance or gateway to somewhere.
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The port prospered as a gateway to the continent.
2
noun
hurdle; obstacle; trial
Figurative use for a difficult stage that must be passed before reaching a goal, often with exams, selection processes, negotiations, or projects.
