寺
1. Meaning and Reading
- temple
- Onyomi : じ
- Kunyomi : てら
2. Kanji Explanation
- 土 : earth
- 寸 : hand
A hand (寸) placed on the ground (土) to perform a ritual — symbolizes a temple.
3. Example Words
寺
てら
temple
お寺へ行ってお参りする。
I visit a temple to pray.
寺院
じいん
temple
寺院は静かな雰囲気に包まれている。
The temple is surrounded by a quiet atmosphere.
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