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部門 (ぶもん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 5,000 Meanings 1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
division ; department ; branch ; field ; category
Refers to a distinct organizational unit, branch, or specialized field within a larger structure such as a company, institution, competition, or classification system.
This competition has five categories.
Kanji 門 gate, counter for cannons Similar words 部ぶ 署しょ 部署 is a more concrete workplace section or team, often smaller than 部門. 部門 can be broader and more abstract, covering fields or categories beyond office settings.
課か 課 is a specific subsection within a 部門 or 部署, typically a smaller administrative unit.
Etymology Compound of 部 (ぶ, 'part, section') and 門 (もん, 'gate, category'). The combination conveys a classified section or division within a larger whole.
