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==Construction== It was first built in the 16th century, and the structure of the gate is similar to that of Chinese three-[[Bay (architecture)|bay]] turret gates, and is covered with a red tiled hip roof. The four [[Hanzi]] framed on the gate - ''Shu'', ''rei'', ''no'', and ''kuni'', which mean 'Land of Propriety', were added to the gate long after it was built. It was also called {{nihongo|'''''Shurimon'''''|首里門||"Shuri gate"}} and {{nihongo|'''''Wī nu Aijō'''''|上ぬ綾門||"Beautiful gate at the upper part"}} in [[Okinawan language|Okinawan]].<ref>[http://oki-park.jp/shurijo/guide/52 正殿への道]. Shurijo Castle Park Management Center. Retrieved on 2014-05-09</ref><ref>[http://sp.walkerplus.com/tempest/02.html 綾門大道]. [[Kadokawa Corporation]]. Retrieved on 2014-05-09</ref> The gate reflects strong Chinese influence, alongside indigenous religious traditions.
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