A traditional gate found at the entrance of Shinto shrines; a symbolic structure (torii) marking sacred space.
神社の鳥居をくぐってお参りした。
I passed through the shrine's torii and prayed.
宮島の大鳥居は海に立っていて有名だ。
The great torii of Miyajima stands in the sea and is famous.
朱色の鳥居が並ぶ参道を歩いた。
I walked along the approach lined with vermilion torii gates.