Translation and Meaning of: ドア - doa

The word in Japanese「ドア」(doa) means "door". This term is a direct adaptation from the English word "door", which refers to the physical object that allows entry and exit from a space. The use of foreign words, known as gairaigo, is a common feature in modern Japanese vocabulary, where many terms are incorporated from other languages to describe contemporary concepts and everyday objects.

Etymologically, the word「ドア」(doa) was introduced in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), when the country began to Westernize and absorb various cultural and technological influences from the West. Doors, in their various forms, were reinvented at that time, following new architectural styles that emerged as Western innovations entered Japanese practices.

In the context of Japanese design and architecture, doors are not only functional but also aesthetic. There are various door traditions in Japan, such as the「障子」(shoji), which are sliding doors made with paper and wood, and the「襖」(fusuma), which are used to divide indoor spaces. These traditions reveal that, while the word「ドア」(doa) represents a modern concept, the culture of using doors is much older and more diverse, reflecting the evolution of design and the function of entrances and exits.

Other related words

• "入口" (iriguchi) - entrance
• "出口" (deguchi) - exit
• "扉" (tobira) - door, which is more traditional

In summary, the word 「ドア」(doa) is a modern representation of the concept of door in Japanese, reflecting a blend of Western influences and local traditions. Its adoption and use demonstrate how the Japanese language evolves and adapts, incorporating new elements into its rich cultural tapestry. Analyzing this term, we can appreciate how changes in the sociocultural environment influence language and everyday communication.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 戸 (to) - door, usually an entrance or exit door
• 扉 (tobira) - gate or door, with connotation of something more formal or large
• ドアー (doa) - door, a term adapted from the English "door", commonly used for general doors

ドア

Romaji: doa
Kana: ドア
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: door (Western style)

Meaning in English: door (Western style)

Definition: An object in the form of a plate that serves as an entrance/exit for buildings, cars, etc.

Example Sentences - (ドア) doa

See below some example sentences:

ドアが閉まる。

Doa ga shimaru

The door is closing.

The door closes.

• ドア (doa) - door
• が (ga) - subject particle
• 閉まる (shimaru) - to close oneself

ドアを開ける

Dōa o akeru

Open the door.

Open the door

• ドア (doa) - door
• を (wo) - object particle
• 開ける (akeru) - open

ドアを開く

Doa wo hiraku

Open the door.

open the door

• ドア (doa) - door
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 開く (hiraku) - open

ドアを閉めてください。

Dōa o shimeru te kudasai

Please close the door.

please close the door.

• ドア - door
• を - object particle
• 閉めて - close
• ください - please (polite request particle)

このドアの取っ手はとても丈夫です。

Kono doa no totte wa totemo jōbu desu

The handle on this door is very sturdy.

The handle of this door is very durable.

• この - indicates that something is close or related to the speaker.
• ドア - door.
• の - possessive particle.
• 取っ手 - doorknob.
• は - topic particle, indicates that the subject of the sentence is the door handle.
• とても - very.
• 丈夫 - resistant.
• です - verb ser/estar in the present tense.

ドアを閉じる。

Dōa o tojiru

Close the door.

Close the door.

• ドア - door
• を - object particle
• 閉じる - close

私はドアをノックしました。

Watashi wa doa wo nokku shimashita

I knocked on the door.

I knocked on the door.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• ドア (doa) - noun meaning "door"
• を (wo) - grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
• ノック (nokku) - verb meaning "to knock" or "to touch" (on the door)
• しました (shimashita) - conjugation of the verb "suru" in the past tense, indicating that the action was completed

私の指がドアに挟まる。

Watashi no yubi ga doa ni hasamaru

My finger gets stuck in the door.

My finger is captured by the door.

• 私の指が - "My finger"
• ドアに - "at the door"
• 挟まる - "got stuck"