入 — Enter
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Learners often mix up 入 (Enter) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (人 (Person) vs 入 (Enter) vs 八 (Eight)): 人 (two legs standing together = Person) • 入 (top leans left as if ducking inside = Enter) • 八 (two strokes separated with space between = Eight).
Common Japanese Words with 入 (Enter)
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The verb to enter (入).
The transitive verb to make something enter (入), meaning to put in.
To enter (入) a place of study (学) is your entry to school.
The mouth (口) where you enter (入) a building is the entrance.
Frequently Asked Questions About 入 (Enter)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 入 (Enter)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 入 ("Enter", read as にゅう) is: When entering a new (にゅう) tent with an eagle (い) design, make sure to first say hi (はい).... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 入 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 入 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 入 means "Enter". Its primary reading is にゅう (On'yomi: にゅう; Kun'yomi: はい, い). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 入?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 入 include: 入る (はいる - to enter, to contain), 入れる (いれる - to put in), 入学 (にゅうがく - to enter school or university), 入り口 (いりぐち - entrance, entry, gate, approach, mouth).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 入 (Enter) faster?
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