palace gates

language: ja

definitions

  1. The physical entrance structures, such as large doors or barriers, situated at the perimeter of a royal residence or castle.
    ja: 宮殿の門
  2. A symbolic threshold representing the separation between the inner circle of power and the outside world.
    ja: 権力の境界

examples

  1. The guards opened the palace gates to welcome the visiting dignitaries.

    衛兵は来訪した要人を歓迎するために、宮殿の門を開いた。

  2. Stepping through the palace gates meant leaving her old life behind.

    宮殿の門をくぐることは、これまでの生活を捨てることを意味していた。