(うらもん)

うらもん
noun
back gate; rear entrance
building
1. back gate; rear entrance
The gate or entrance at the back of a building, school, temple, or other property. Contrasts with 正門(せいもん) (main gate) or 表門(おもてもん) (front gate).
裏門(うらもん)から(はい)った
I entered through the back gate.
The school's back gate closes after school hours.
The main gate is unavailable due to construction; please use the back gate.

Usage

Contrasts with 正門(せいもん) (main gate) and 表門(おもてもん) (front gate). Schools, temples, and large properties typically have both a main gate and a back gate. Sometimes used figuratively to mean a backdoor route or shortcut.

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