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[じ(寺)·いん(院)]
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noun

English Meaning(s) for 寺院

noun
  1. Buddhist temple
  2. religious building; church; cathedral; mosque
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Definition and Synonyms for 寺院

Temple place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
Synonyms: 仏寺, 僧寺, 僧院, 叢林, 寺, 寺, お寺, お寺様, 寺院, 山門, 御坊, 御堂, 梵刹, 檀林, 神殿, 精舎, 院, 隠亡

Meanings for each kanji in 寺院

» Buddhist temple
» Inst.; institution; temple; mansion; school

Categories 寺院 is a member of

House Of God any building where congregations gather for prayer
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Sample Sentences for 寺院

We may well take pride in our old temples.
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The Hindus worship in temples.
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The temple is at the top of the hill.
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The cathedral had a religious painting on its ceiling.
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This temple dates back to 780.
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