入場

にゅうじょう

entrance, admission, entering

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"入場" (にゅうじょう) refers to the act of entering a place, especially in contexts like events, concerts, theaters, or sports matches. It often relates to the process of admission or the moment when people go inside a venue.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "入場" used with tickets (入場券) or times indicating when entrance is allowed. It is a formal noun and often appears in announcements or instructions.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 入場券 (にゅうじょうけん): admission ticket
  • 入場料 (にゅうじょうりょう): entrance fee
  • 入場時間 (にゅうじょうじかん): entrance time
  • 入場する: to enter (a place/event)

Register and Nuance

"入場" is polite and neutral, suitable for formal and informal contexts. It is not casual slang but common in everyday announcements.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "入場" with "入る" (to enter). "入場" is a noun focusing on the act or permission of entering, often used in official or event-related contexts, while "入る" is a verb for entering generally.

Example Sentences

こんさーとのにゅうじょうはごごろくじからです。

Entrance to the concert starts from 6 PM.

にゅうじょうけんをみせてください。

Please show your admission ticket.

しあいのにゅうじょうじにせんしゅたちがしょうかいされました。

The players were introduced during the entrance to the match.