torii Meaning & Definition
/ˈtoɹi/
What Does Torii Mean?
Torii is used as a noun meaning A traditional Japanese gate at Shinto shrines, symbolically marking the transition from the profane to the sacred.
Torii: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtoɹi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Torii Definition (Noun)
- A traditional Japanese gate at Shinto shrines, symbolically marking the transition from the profane to the sacred.
Noun
- plural of torus
Synonyms of Torii
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Torii in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
torii (plural torii or toriis)
torii
Words That Rhyme With Torii
Origin of Torii
From Japanese 鳥居 (torii, literally “bird abode”).
Torii Pronunciation
You say torii as //ˈtoɹi//. It has 1 syllable.