門もん番ばん

noun

gatekeeper; doorman; guard at a gate

A person stationed at a gate or entrance to control access, often at castles, large estates, or modern buildings. The role can range from a security guard to a concierge-like figure.

• 城しろの門もん番ばんは、見み知しらぬ者ものを通とおさなかった。

  The castle gatekeeper did not let strangers pass.

• マンションの門もん番ばんが荷に物もつを受うけ取とってくれた。

  The apartment building's doorman received the package for me.