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postern

/ˈpɒst(ə)n/ /ˈpɑstɚn/

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noun

裏門、通用門

A back gate, back door, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance.

Examples :

"The thieves slipped into the castle grounds through a hidden postern on the north wall. "

泥棒たちは、北側の壁にある隠された裏門から城の敷地内に忍び込んだ。

architecture property building

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noun

裏口、抜け穴

By extension, a separate or hidden way in or out of a place, situation etc.

Examples :

"The back gate was the postern for sneaking out of school during recess. "

裏門は、休憩時間に学校を抜け出すための抜け穴でした。

architecture way building

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noun

裏門、抜け穴

A subterranean passage communicating between the parade and the main ditch, or between the ditches and the interior of the outworks.

Examples :

"The soldiers used the postern to move unseen between the fort and the outer defensive ditch. "

兵士たちは、要塞と外側の防御溝の間を人目を忍んで移動するために、裏門を使った。

architecture military building

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adjective

裏の, 後方の

Situated at the rear; posterior.

Examples :

"The postern door of the old house creaked open, revealing a neglected garden. "

古い家の裏口がギイと音を立てて開き、手入れのされていない庭が現れた。

architecture part position