鳥居
とりい
torii
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 79 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
鳥居 (とりい (torii)) means "Torii gate". It is read とりい (torii). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Torii gate
Also : Shinto shrine archway
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Example Sentences
神社の鳥居は木製のものが多い。
じんじゃ の とりい は もくせい の もの が おおい。
Most Shinto shrine torii gates are made of wood.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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