JLPT N2
登竜門
Gateway to success or career advancement
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登龍門 alternative kanji
Noun
Gateway to Success
A difficult hurdle, such as a prestigious contest or exam, which serves as the entry point to career success and social status.
Example
この 文学賞 は 、 新人 作家 の 登竜門 と 言われて いる 。
This literary award is said to be the gateway to success for new writers.
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