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[()··()··でら()]
kakekomidera
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[かけ()·()··でら()]
kakekomidera

Root Words:

[()··()·み + てら()]
kakekomi + tera

English Meaning(s) for 駆け込み寺

noun
  1. (women's) refuge

Definition and Synonyms for 駆け込み寺

Sanctuary a shelter from danger or hardship
Synonyms: アジール, アサイラム, サンクチュアリ, 収容所, 収容施設, 聖域, 逃げ場, 避難所, 隠れ場, 隠れ場所, 隠れ家, 駆け込み寺
Recourse something or someone turned to for assistance or security
Synonyms: 逃げ場, 避難, 駆け込み寺
Refuge a safe place
Synonyms: 安全, 避難, 駆け込み寺

Meanings for each kanji in 駆け込み寺

» drive; run; gallop; advance; inspire; impel
» crowded; mixture; in bulk; included; (kokuji)
» Buddhist temple

Categories 駆け込み寺 is a member of

Shelter a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
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Resource a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
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Country a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
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