Meaning

Primary

Temple

Alternative

Buddhist Temple

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

てら
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the kanji too! What good fortune — you must have been praying to Benzaiten at the local お寺.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 寺を回る

    to go around a temple, to tour multiple temples

    寺をめぐる

    to visit a temple, to tour multiple temples

    寺を建てる

    to construct a temple

Context Sentences

その町には古い寺があります。

There is an old temple in the town.

お正月にお寺でおみくじを引いてみるつもりです。

I'm planning to draw a fortune slip at the temple during New Year's.

その寺の入り口には、サクラの木が一本立っていました。

There was a cherry blossom tree standing at the entrance of the temple.

Kanji Composition