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寺

Temple

Meaning

Temple

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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

Reading

てら

Explanation

The reading is the same as the kanji too! You must have been praying to the kanji Gods 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
寺にいる
to be at the temple
寺に行く
to go to the temple
寺にある
to be at the temple
寺の前
in front of the temple
寺の入り口
the entrance of the temple
寺の一つ
one of the temples

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

寺てら Temple