入場

• Reading: にゅうじょう
• Romaji: nyuujou
• Kanji breakdown: 入 (nyuu) — enter; 場 (jou) — place, venue
• Pronunciation: /ɲɯː.dʑoː/

Meaning

Entrance; admission; entering a venue. The act of going into a place, especially events or facilities.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (入場する). Used for entering venues such as stadiums, theme parks, concert halls, and exhibitions. Common compounds include 入場料 (admission fee), 入場券 (admission ticket), 入場無料 (free admission), and 入場制限 (entry restrictions). The antonym is 退場 (exit/leaving the venue).

Examples

1. コンサートの入場は六時からです。 Admission to the concert starts at six o'clock.
2. 子供は入場料が半額になる。 Children get half-price admission.
3. 開場前にたくさんの人が入場を待っていた。 A large crowd was waiting to get in before the doors opened.

Usage Guide

Context: events, entertainment, public facilities

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 入 (nyuu, to enter) and 場 (jou, place/venue). Together, 'entering a place' — formal admission to a venue or event.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal