Japanese

てら
Meaning: temple
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

寺

Example sentences

There are many old temples in Kyoto.
この道の先に、古い寺があります。
At the end of this road, there is an old temple.
寺の小僧が庭の掃除をしている。
The young priest of the temple is cleaning the garden.
その古い寺は森の中にひっそりと立っている。
The old temple stands quietly in the forest.
寺の境内に、立派な堂が建っている。
A magnificent hall stands within the temple grounds.
その寺は、通称「苔寺」として親しまれている。
That temple is popularly known as 'Kokedera'.
古い寺の跡は、ゆっくりと朽ちていった。
The ruins of the old temple were slowly rotting away.
この寺には、三千人以上の僧侶が住んでいたと言われている。
It is said that more than three thousand monks lived in this temple.
その古い寺には、石で作られた棺が安置されていた。
In that old temple, a stone coffin was enshrined.
この寺は美しい庭園があることで名高い。
This temple is famous for its beautiful garden.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to Buddhist temples. Shinto shrines are called 'jinja'.

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