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門人 (もんじん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
pupil ; disciple ; follower
Refers to a student or follower of a particular teacher, master, or school, often in traditional arts, scholarship, or martial arts. Slightly formal and somewhat old-fashioned; 弟子 (でし) is more common in everyday contexts.
Kanji 門 gate, counter for cannons Similar words 弟で 子し 弟子 is the common, everyday word for a disciple or apprentice. 門人 is more formal and emphasizes belonging to a specific school or teacher's circle.
生せい 徒と 生徒 is a general word for a student in a school setting. 門人 implies a closer, often traditional master-disciple relationship.
Etymology Compound of 門 (gate, school of thought) and 人 (person), literally 'person of the gate', referring to someone who enters a teacher's gate to study.
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The master's disciples gathered and held an exhibition of their works.
