noun
gate for important persons; gate of honor
Historical term for a gate used by high-ranking individuals, such as shoguns or nobles, often found in Edo-period contexts. Not used for ordinary gates.
江戸城の御成門は、将軍や大名が通る特別な門だった。
The Onarimon gate of Edo Castle was a special gate used by the shogun and feudal lords.
御成門という地名は、かつてそのような門があったことに由来する。
The place name Onarimon comes from the fact that such a gate once stood there.