寺
tera
Common
N5
noun
Translations
1.
temple
2.
Buddhist temple
Notes
In Japan, temples are often associated with Buddhism and are places of worship and cultural heritage. They are distinct from Shinto shrines, which are related to the native Shinto religion.
Examples
私は寺を訪れました。
Watashi wa tera o otozuremashita.
I visited a temple.
京都には多くの美しい寺があります。
Kyōto ni wa ōku no utsukushii tera ga arimasu.
There are many beautiful temples in Kyoto.
寺の鐘が鳴り響きました。
Tera no kane ga narihibikimashita.
The temple bell rang.