関せき所しょ

noun

checkpoint; barrier station

Historical term for a checkpoint on major roads during the Edo period and earlier, where travelers were inspected and tolls collected. Often used in historical contexts or figuratively for a strict inspection point.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だいには、街かい道どうに関せき所しょが設もうけられていた。

  During the Edo period, checkpoints were set up on the highways.

• 旅たび人びとは関せき所しょで通つう行こう手て形がたを提てい示じしなければならなかった。

  Travelers had to present their travel permits at the checkpoint.