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VocabJLPT N1

wicket gate

Noun

Definitions

1. wicket gate
2. wooden door
3. entrance to an entertainment venue (i.e. sumo arena, etc.)

This refers to a small gate or wicket gate, often found at the entrance of a traditional theater, garden, or residence. Historically, it also referred to a checkpoint gate controlling entry into a town or district.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The budget proposal also includes the cost of replacing the wicket gate.

Sentence 2

Wait, now I'm second-guessing myself — did I close the gate...?

Sentence 3

There was more red graffiti on the gate down the alley.

Sentence 4

Ew, there's a spider web all over the gate!

Sentence 5

There was a lovely gate in the backyard of our client's property.