noun
small side buildings of a Zen temple gate
Architectural term for the small structures flanking a Zen temple gate, which contain stairs leading to the upper storey. Used in descriptions of temple architecture.
この禅寺の山門には、両側に山廊が設けられている。
This Zen temple's main gate has 山廊 on both sides.
山廊の階段を上がると、楼上に出られる。
Climbing the stairs in the 山廊 leads to the upper floor.