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
The karamon gate at Nishi Hongan-ji is designated a National Treasure.
A magnificent karamon gate was built at the front of the castle.
karamon gate with karahafu eaves on both sides
Formed from 唐, marking an ornate or continental style, and 門 “gate.” The name is especially associated with gates bearing a 唐破風 gable.