入り

いり

entering; entrance; entry

Also:attendance, containing, income

What does 入り mean?

入り is a Japanese noun meaning entering; entrance; entry in English. It can also be translated as attendance, containing, income depending on context. It is written as 入り in kanji, いり in hiragana, and iri in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

船は改装のため目下ドック入りしている。

The ship is now in dock for a refit.

今日は客の入りが悪い。

There is only a small audience today.

1箱は20本入りである。

Each package contains a score of cigarettes.