男おとこ坂ざか

noun

steeper path to a shrine or temple

Refers to the steeper of two approach paths to a shrine or temple, contrasted with 女坂 (the gentler path).

See also: 女坂

• この神じん社じゃの男おとこ坂ざかはかなり急きゅうだ。

  The steeper path to this shrine is quite steep.