大門
also: おおもん
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Meanings
1
large front gate; main gate
Refers to a grand or imposing entrance gate, often of a temple, castle, or large estate.
Passing through the temple's large gate, the spacious precincts spread out before us.
The main gate of that mansion is always closed.
Usage patterns
- 大門をくぐるto pass through the main gate
The visitors passed through the main gate into the temple grounds.
- 大門が開くfor the main gate to open
The main gate opens at six in the morning.
- 〈場所〉の大門the main gate of a place (temple, castle, etc.)
Todai-ji's main gate is quite impressive.