论日本人的“鸟居”信仰

The Torri Belief in Japan

在日本几乎随处都能见到门形建筑物"鸟居"。本文通过对鸟居的建筑特征、象征、功能、起源等问题进行考察后发现,鸟居并非仅仅是神社建筑的一部分,更是神社、神道以及日本的象征,而且并非所有鸟居的后面都是神社。鸟居信仰承载着日本人源于本能的心灵祈愿。

Torri, a door - shaped building in front of the Jinnjya, can be seen everywhere in Japan. By examining its architectural features, symbols, functions and origins, this paper concludes that Torri is not only a part of the Jinnjya, but also a symbol of Jinnjya, Shinto, and even Japan itself. The Torri belief carries Japanese heartful wishes.