門もん前ぜん

noun

before the gate; in front of the gate

Refers to the area immediately outside a gate, often of a temple, shrine, or large residence. Can be used literally or in set phrases like 門前払い (being turned away at the gate).

• 門もん前ぜんで待まち合あわせましょう。

  Let's meet in front of the gate.

• 彼かれは門もん前ぜん払ばらいを食くらった。

  He was turned away at the gate.