expression, noun
a mother's anxious waiting for her child's return
A literary, classical expression evoking the image of a mother leaning against the gate, longing for her child to come home. Rare in modern Japanese; mainly encountered in classical or poetic contexts.
「倚門の望」という言葉は、古い漢詩に由来する母親の深い愛情を表す表現だ。
The phrase 'imon no bō' is an expression originating from old Chinese poetry that represents a mother's deep affection.
From classical Chinese literature, where a mother leans against the gate (倚門) while looking out (望) for her returning child. The exact historical derivation is uncertain beyond this literary origin.