Meaning

Primary

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! 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

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