多た宝ほう塔とう

noun

two-storied pagoda

A specific style of Japanese pagoda with a square base, a pent roof (裳階), and a round upper section. Used in Buddhist temple architecture.

See also: 裳階

• この寺てらの多た宝ほう塔とうは国こく宝ほうに指し定ていされている。

  The two-storied pagoda of this temple is designated a national treasure.