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How to say "Entry" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "entry", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
入場
にゅうじょう (nyūjō)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
加入
かにゅう (kanyū)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "entry" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 入場 and 加入.
In Japanese, 入場 (にゅうじょう (nyūjō)) is typically associated with "entry; admission" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used when entering an event, venue, or facility. Can be used as a noun or with する.
On the other hand, 加入 (かにゅう (kanyū)) maps to "entry, admission, enrollment (in an organization, insurance, etc.)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used with organizations, clubs, or insurance policies. Requires a formal process. 組織や団体、保険などに正式に加わることです。. A literal translation of "entry" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "入場"
コンサートの入場は午後6時からです。
Entry to the concert is from 6 PM.
Bilingual Context for "加入"
彼は新しいスポーツクラブに加入しました。
He joined a new sports club.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "コンサートの ＿＿＿ は午後6時からです。" (Meaning: "Entry to the concert is from 6 PM.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "入場" fits here because it means "entry; admission" in the context of: "Entry to the concert is from 6 PM.". "加入" represents "entry, admission, enrollment (in an organization, insurance, etc.)".