row house built on a castle wall
Historical architectural term for long, narrow buildings constructed atop castle walls, used as living quarters or storage.
The row houses of Himeji Castle served both defense and living purposes.
row houses surrounding a main residence
Refers to attached or adjacent row houses that encircle a principal dwelling, often in traditional or historical contexts.
In samurai residences, row houses were built surrounding the main house.
great knowledge of Buddhism
Buddhist term for extensive learning or erudition in Buddhist teachings; often used in titles or descriptions of learned monks.
He was known as a monk of great Buddhist learning, well-versed in many scriptures.
Standard kanji spelling for all senses.
The Buddhist senses derive from 多聞, “hearing much,” and 多聞天, a name of 毘沙門天. The architectural use comes from 多聞櫓, traditionally named after 多聞城.