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How to say "Entrance" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "entrance", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
入場料
にゅうじょうりょう (nyūjōryō)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
入り口
いりぐち (iriguchi)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "entrance" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 入場料 and 入り口.
In Japanese, 入場料 (にゅうじょうりょう (nyūjōryō)) is typically associated with "entrance fee" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents A fee paid to enter a place like a museum, park, or event. The kanji 料.
On the other hand, 入り口 (いりぐち (iriguchi)) maps to "entrance, doorway" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents This word refers to the physical point where one enters a building, room, or area. Often seen on signs like 「入り口」. A literal translation of "entrance" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "入場料"
この美術館は入場料がかかります。
This museum charges an entrance fee.
Bilingual Context for "入り口"
デパートの入り口はどこですか。
Where is the department store entrance?
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この美術館は ＿＿＿ がかかります。" (Meaning: "This museum charges an entrance fee.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "入場料" fits here because it means "entrance fee" in the context of: "This museum charges an entrance fee.". "入り口" represents "entrance, doorway".