ドア

• Reading: ドア
• Romaji: doa
• Pronunciation: /do.a/

Meaning

Door. A Western-style hinged door, as opposed to a Japanese sliding door.

Borrowed from English 'door.' Specifically refers to Western-style swing doors, not traditional Japanese sliding doors (which are called 戸 or 引き戸). Common in modern homes, offices, and public buildings. Key phrases: ドアを開ける (open the door), ドアを閉める (close the door), ドアをノックする (knock on the door).

Examples

1. ドアを開けてもいいですか。 May I open the door?
2. 風でドアが閉まりました。 The door closed because of the wind.
3. そのドアは押してください。 Please push that door.

Usage Guide

Context: home, buildings, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From English 'door,' adopted into Japanese as Western-style architecture became common during the Meiji period and accelerated after World War II.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal