Translation guide
A small gate or door, often part of a larger gate or fence, used for pedestrian access. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific terms for small gates or doors within a larger structure.
A small pedestrian gate set into or beside a larger gate, often found in fences, walls, or castle gates.
A small door or gate set into a larger gate or door, used for pedestrian passage. Common in traditional Japanese architecture.
城門の横にあるくぐり戸から入った。
We entered through the wicket gate beside the castle gate.
Alternative kanji for くぐり戸, same meaning and reading. Less common but still used.
潜り戸をくぐって庭に入る。
I duck through the wicket gate into the garden.
A side gate or service entrance, often used for everyday access rather than the main gate. Can function as a wicket gate in some contexts.
通用門から出入りしてください。
Please use the wicket gate to enter and exit.
A small door cut into a larger door, such as in a garage or warehouse, for pedestrian access without opening the whole door.
Same word as above, also used for a wicket door in a larger door.
倉庫の大きな扉にはくぐり戸が付いている。
The warehouse's large door has a wicket gate.
In some contexts, 'wicket' can refer to a turnstile or a point of entry where tickets are checked, like at a stadium or station. This is a metaphorical extension.
Ticket gate or wicket, especially at train stations. Not a direct translation but used in similar contexts.
改札口で切符を見せてください。
Please show your ticket at the wicket.