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Meanings
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front approach to a shrine or temple
Refers to the main path leading from the entrance to the main hall of a shrine or temple, often lined with shops or trees.
The front approach to Meiji Shrine is crowded with many visitors on holidays.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の表参道を歩くto walk along the front approach (to a shrine/temple)
I walked along the shrine's front approach toward the main hall.
- 表参道沿いに〈物〉が並ぶfor things (e.g. shops, stalls) to line the front approach
Many souvenir shops lined the front approach.