十じゅう二に門もん

noun

the twelve gates of Heian Palace

Historical term referring to the twelve gates of the Heian Palace (大内裏). Used in contexts discussing ancient Japanese court architecture.

See also: 大内裏

• 平へい安あん京きょうの大だい内だい裏りには十じゅう二に門もんがあった。

  The Heian Palace in Heian-kyō had twelve gates.