南なん大だい門もん

noun

main southern gate

Refers to the principal gate on the south side of a temple, castle town, or similar traditional complex. Often a proper noun for specific famous gates like Nandaimon at Tōdai-ji.

• 東とう大だい寺じの南なん大だい門もんは国こく宝ほうに指し定ていされている。

  The Nandaimon of Tōdai-ji is designated a National Treasure.

• このお寺てらの南なん大だい門もんをくぐると、正しょう面めんに本ほん堂どうが見みえる。

  Passing through the main southern gate of this temple, you can see the main hall straight ahead.