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torii gate

Noun

Definitions

1. torii (Shinto shrine archway)
2. Torii

The iconic gate structure found at the entrance of Shinto shrines in Japan. It typically consists of two vertical posts and two horizontal beams, and passing through it is said to mark the transition from the ordinary world to sacred space. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of Japanese culture.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend asked me to take a photo in front of the torii.

Sentence 2

Come to think of it, what do you call the tablet on a torii gate?

Sentence 3

Ugh, dropping my phone right in front of the torii — that's the worst.

Sentence 4

Somehow, a torii feels like a dividing line between the everyday and something beyond it.

Sentence 5

"The pillars of the torii are so cool to the touch," she said.