向拝ごはい

noun

pent roof over shrine/temple stairs

Architectural term for a small roof built over the steps at the front of a shrine or temple hall, often extending from the main roof.

• 神じん社じゃの向拝ごはいは、参さん拝ぱい者しゃが雨あめに濡ぬれないように設もうけられている。

  The pent roof of the shrine is provided so that worshippers don't get wet in the rain.