torii
Definitions
A traditional Japanese gate at Shinto shrines, symbolically marking the transition from the profane to the sacred.
Equivalents
Examples
“The torii marks the entrance to the sacred grounds of a shrine. There are a variety of types of torii, each with a unique history. Regardless of origin, the torii is inseparably identified with the image of Shinto.”
“So as long as the surface gravity is big enough (by having a small r) this will overcome⟳ the centrifugal acceleration and stuff will indeed stay⟳ down. But things are much harder to guess⟳ for small radius torii.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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