No. 11,922 in German
tori
The word "Tori" is not German; it is a Japanese word meaning "bird." In German, it has no specific meaning.
In a sentence
Die Tori im japanischen Garten sind ein Symbol für Übergänge.
The tori in the Japanese garden are a symbol for transitions.
Here, 'tori' refers to the traditional Japanese gates often seen in Shinto shrines.
Als sie über den Begriff 'Tori' nachdachten, kamen ihnen viele kulturelle Kontexte in den Sinn.
As they thought about the term 'tori,' many cultural contexts came to mind.
In this usage, 'tori' is discussed as a conceptual or cultural term.
Ein Tori ist oft rot bemalt und symbolisiert den Eintritt in eine spirituelle Welt.
A tori is often painted red and symbolizes entry into a spiritual world.
This sentence describes the physical and cultural characteristics of a 'tori' gate.
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