Japanese

とびら
Meaning: door, title page
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

扉

Example sentences

The heavy door opened slowly.
この扉は人が近づくと自動的に開きます。
This door opens automatically when a person approaches.
レバーを上に押し上げると、扉が開く。
When you push the lever up, the door opens.
この扉を開けるには、特別なアイテムが必要だ。
A special item is required to open this door.
彼は渾身の力を振り絞って、重い扉を開けた。
He mustered all his strength and opened the heavy door.
倉庫の扉に大きな南京錠をかけた。
I put a large padlock on the warehouse door.
仄暗い廊下の突き当たりに扉がある。
There is a door at the end of the dimly lit hallway.

Usage Notes

Refers to hinged doors or gates. Also used for the title page of a book or figuratively for an entrance to a new field.

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