総門

総門

"総門" (Sōmon) refers to the main gate or principal entrance of a temple or shrine.

Here, '総門' refers to the main gate of a temple, used to describe a specific entry point.

寺の総門をくぐると、広い庭が見えます。

When you pass through the temple's main gate, a spacious garden comes into view.

In this sentence, '総門' denotes the main entrance gate of a castle, emphasizing its historical context.

城の総門の近くにある塔は歴史的な建物です。

Near the castle's main gate, there is a tower that is a historical building.

Here, '総門' is used in a general context referring to the closure of a main gate within a guarded facility.

総門が閉められる際、警備員が確認を行います。

When the main gate is closed, security personnel conduct inspections.