唐から門もん

noun

karamon gate; Chinese-style gate with a karahafu gable

A large, ornate gate featuring a curved karahafu gable, commonly found at temples, shrines, and castles. The term is specific to Japanese traditional architecture.

See also: 唐破風

• 西にし本ほん願がん寺じの唐から門もんは、国こく宝ほうに指し定ていされている。

  The karamon gate at Nishi Hongan-ji is designated a National Treasure.

• 城しろの正しょう面めんに立りっ派ぱな唐から門もんが建たてられた。

  A magnificent karamon gate was built at the front of the castle.