Translation and Meaning of: 問 - mon
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 問 (mon) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: mon
Kana: もん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: problem; question
Meaning in English: problem;question
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
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Explanation and Etymology - (問) mon
The Japanese word "問" (もん, mon) means "question" or "issue". It is composed of the kanji characters "口" (kuchi), which means "mouth", and "門" (mon), which means "gate" or "entrance". The combination of these two kanji characters represents the idea of "opening the mouth to ask a question". The word "問" can be used in various situations, such as in an informal conversation, in a test or exam, or in a more formal discussion.How to Write in Japanese - (問) mon
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Synonyms and Similar - (問) mon
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
質問; 疑問; 問題; 訊ねる; 問う; 詰問; 追及する; 問い合わせる; 伺う; 尋ねる; 問いかける; 問い掛ける; 問い詰める; 問いただす; 問い質す; 問い返す; 問いかす; 問いつめる; 問い込む; 問い尽くす; 問いかわす; 問いつくす; 問い散らす; 問いつける; 問いつかる; 問いつけられる; 問いつくされる; 問いつくされた; 問いつくすこと; 問いつ
Words containing: 問
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: もんどう
Romaji: mondou
Translation / Meaning:
Questions and answers; dialogue
Kana: もんだい
Romaji: mondai
Translation / Meaning:
problem; question
Kana: ほうもん
Romaji: houmon
Translation / Meaning:
call; visit
Kana: とい
Romaji: toi
Translation / Meaning:
Question; Query
Kana: といあわせ
Romaji: toiawase
Translation / Meaning:
inquiry; while
Kana: といあわせる
Romaji: toiawaseru
Translation / Meaning:
to ask; seek information
Kana: といや
Romaji: toiya
Translation / Meaning:
wholesale store
Kana: とう
Romaji: tou
Translation / Meaning:
ask; to question; charge (i.e. with a crime); accuse; without taking into account (neg)
Kana: しつもん
Romaji: shitsumon
Translation / Meaning:
Question; investigation
Kana: ぎもん
Romaji: gimon
Translation / Meaning:
question; problem; doubt; guess
Words with the same pronunciation: もん mon
Example Sentences - (問) mon
Below are some example sentences:
彼はいつも問題を誤魔化す。
Kare wa itsumo mondai o gomakasu
He always tries to cover up problems.
He always deceives the problem.
- 彼 - personal pronoun "he"
- は - topic particle
- いつも - adverb "always"
- 問題 - noun "problem"
- を - direct object particle
- 誤魔化す - verb "deceive, disguise"
学問は人生の宝物です。
Gakumon wa jinsei no takaramono desu
Knowledge is a treasure in life.
Academic is a treasure of life.
- 学問 - means "study" or "knowledge acquired through study".
- は - topic particle, indicating that the subject of the sentence is "study".
- 人生 - means "human life".
- の - particle of possession, indicating that "human life" is the possessor of the treasure.
- 宝物 - means "treasure".
- です - verb ser/estar in the present, indicating that "study" is a treasure in human life.
この問題は詰らない。
Kono mondai wa tsumaranai
This problem is bland.
This problem is not clogged.
- この - this
- 問題 - problem
- は - topic particle
- 詰らない - no solution, no answer
非行は社会問題です。
Hikou wa shakai mondai desu
Delinquency is a social problem.
Delineations are social issues.
- 非行 (hikou) - inappropriate behavior, delinquency
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 社会 (shakai) - society
- 問題 (mondai) - problem
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
避けることができない問題がある。
Hikeru koto ga dekinai mondai ga aru
There is a problem that cannot be avoided.
There is an inevitable problem.
- 避ける - verb meaning "avoid"
- こと - noun meaning "thing"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- できない - adjective meaning "cannot be done"
- 問題 - noun meaning "problem"
- が - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- ある - verb meaning "to exist"
質問をしてもいいですか？
Shitsumon wo shitemo ii desu ka?
I can ask a question?
- 質問 - means "question" in Japanese
- を - direct object particle in Japanese
- して - form of the verb "suru" which means "to do" in Japanese, in the gerund
- も - inclusion particle in Japanese
- いい - adjective meaning "good" in Japanese
- です - polite form of the verb "to be" in Japanese
- か - question particle in Japanese
- ？ - question mark in Japanese
考古学は歴史を知るために重要な学問です。
Kōkogaku wa rekishi o shiru tame ni jūyōna gakumon desu
Archeology is an important discipline to know history.
Archeology is an important learning to know history.
- 考古学 - archeology
- は - topic particle
- 歴史 - history
- を - direct object particle
- 知る - know
- ために - for, in order to
- 重要な - important
- 学問 - academic discipline
- です - verb to be/estar (present tense)
格差が社会問題として深刻化している。
Kakusa ga shakai mondai to shite shinkokuka shite iru
Inequality is becoming a serious social problem.
The gap is becoming more serious as a social problem.
- 格差 - inequality
- が - subject particle
- 社会 - society
- 問題 - problem
- として - as
- 深刻化 - aggravation
- している - It's running
排水は重要な環境問題です。
Haisui wa juuyou na kankyou mondai desu
Drainage is an important environmental issue.
Drainage is an important environmental problem.
- 排水 - Means "sewer" in Japanese.
- は - is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 重要な - means "important" in Japanese, and is an adjective that modifies the noun "環境問題".
- 環境問題 - means "environmental problem" in Japanese, and is the subject of the sentence.
- です - is a polite way of saying "is" in Japanese, and indicates that the sentence is a statement.
地理はとても興味深い学問です。
Chiri wa totemo kyoumi fukai gakumon desu
Geography is a very interesting subject.
Geography is a very interesting study.
- 地理 - geography
- は - topic particle
- とても - very
- 興味深い - interesting
- 学問 - academic discipline
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "problem; question" é "(問) mon". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
