JLPT N2
裏門
Back gate, rear entrance, or figuratively an unofficial backdoor method.
Readings
1 Noun
Back Gate" / "Rear Entrance
A gate positioned at the rear of a compound, such as a temple, school, or large residence.
Example
学校 の 裏門 は 午後 6時 に 閉まります 。
The school's back gate closes at 6 PM.
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2 Noun (used in compounds)
Backdoor" / "Unofficial Method
A metaphor for achieving a goal through unofficial, irregular, or unethical means.
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