5-SECOND RADICAL BREAKDOWN

門 (Gate) vs 開 (Open) vs 閉 (Closed) vs 問 (Question) vs 聞 (Hear) vs 間 (Between)

All six kanjis use the double saloon doors of 門 (Gate) as their outer frame! Just look at what is sitting between the doors.

ON もん

KUN と, かど

A friendly monster (もん) is guarding the toll (と) gate, so you can pay with card (かど).

ON かい

KUN あ, ひら

The gates to the artsy (あ) He-Rocku (ひら) Festival are now open. But remember, kayaks (かい) only!!

ON へい

KUN し, と

The toll (と) gate was closed for the hazel (へい) cello concert by Mr. sheep (し).

ON もん

KUN と, とん

A scary monster (もん) is guarding the toll (と) gate, so you may need to answer a ton (とん) of questions.

ON ぶん, もん

KUN き

The man in kimono (き) is listening in on the conversation of a monster (もん) buying a bootleg necklace (ぶん).

ON かん, けん

KUN あいだ, ま

Ken (けん), the baby sun, is eating candy (かん) in the empty space, while waiting for his eye doctor (あいだ) ma (ま).