He comes from a famous samurai clan.
一門の繁栄を願って墓参りをする。
We visit the grave to pray for the prosperity of the family.
Used for a group of disciples, adherents, or followers in arts, religion, or academia, such as a school of thought or a religious sect.
彼は茶道の一門を率いている。
He leads a school of tea ceremony.
その一門の教えは多くの人に影響を与えた。
The teachings of that sect influenced many people.
group of related sumo stables
Sumo-specific term for a group of stables (heya) under the same umbrella organization, often sharing a common origin or master.
この一門にはいくつかの相撲部屋が所属している。
Several sumo stables belong to this ichimon.
He is the head who leads that school.
The eldest son ended up inheriting the family line.
This sumo stable belongs to a large group of related stables.
He joined that school while still young.