Japanese

じいん
Meaning: temple
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

寺
院

Example sentences

The temple stands quietly in the mountains.
その寺院は神聖な場所だ。
That temple is a sacred place.
彼は長い年月をかけてその寺院を修復した。
He restored that temple over many long years.
この古い寺院には、言葉では言い表せない趣がある。
This old temple has an indescribable elegance that words cannot express.
この地域には古い寺院が点在している。
Old temples are dotted around this area.
火事で焼失した寺院が再建された
The temple that was destroyed in the fire has been rebuilt.
日本には多くの仏教寺院がある。
There are many Buddhist temples in Japan.
この由緒ある寺院は、非常に歴史が古い。
This historic temple has a very long and honorable history.
古都の寺院には、見事な七堂伽藍が残っている。
Magnificent temple buildings remain in the ancient capital.
室町時代には、数多くの有名な寺院が建てられました。
During the Muromachi period, many famous temples were built.

Usage Notes

Refers to a Buddhist temple complex.

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