楼ろう門もん

noun

two-storied gate; tower gate

Refers to a large gate with an upper story, often found at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, or castles. The upper floor may house statues or provide a lookout.

• 浅せん草そう寺じの楼ろう門もんはとても立りっ派ぱだ。

  The two-storied gate at Sensō-ji is very impressive.

• 楼ろう門もんの上うえには仁に王おう像ぞうが安あん置ちされている。

  Statues of the two Deva kings are enshrined in the upper story of the gate.