木き戸ど

noun

wicket gate; wooden door

A small wooden gate or door, often set into a larger gate or fence. Historically common at castle gates and traditional houses.

• 城しろの木き戸どをくぐって中なかに入はいった。

  We passed through the castle's wicket gate and went inside.

• 庭にわへ出でる木き戸どがきしむ。

  The wooden door leading to the garden creaks.

noun

entrance to an entertainment venue

Specifically refers to the entrance gate of a sumo arena, theater, or similar traditional entertainment venue. Often used in the context of ticket collection or admission.

• 相撲すもうの木き戸どで切きっ符ぷを買かった。

  I bought a ticket at the sumo entrance.