noun, takes genitive case の

  1. noted family, noble family.
  2. prestigious school, organization, business, etc..

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
名門 めいもん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

name, noted, distinguished
な メイ ミョウ (1st, N5)
evening
ゆう セキ ゆ (1st, N4)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
gate, counter for cannons
モン かど と (2nd, N2)