Japanese

けいだい
Meaning: grounds; precincts
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

境
内

Example sentences

After praying at the shrine, I took a walk around the grounds.
寺の境内に、立派な堂が建っている。
A magnificent hall stands within the temple grounds.
あの古い神社の境内には、樹齢数百年を誇る大樹が立っている。
On the grounds of that old shrine, a massive tree hundreds of years old stands.
お祭りの境内には多くの露店が並んでいた。
There were many stalls lined up in the temple grounds for the festival.
神社の境内には、樹齢数百年を超える古木がそびえ立っている。
An old tree over several hundred years old stands tall in the shrine precincts.
寺の境内に、朝の勤行の開始を告げる喚鐘の音が響き渡った。
The sound of the small temple bell echoed through the temple grounds, announcing the start of the morning service.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to the area within the boundaries of a shrine or temple. It can include the buildings, gardens, and other sacred spaces.

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