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Keyword
Buddhist temple
Info
FrequencyTop 1300-1400
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
?
KankenLevel 9
Heisig170
Readings
じ
(60%)
てら
(35%)
でら
(3%)
Composed of
土
earth
寸
a few centimeters
Mnemonic

Buddhist monks don't need much. But what is a Buddhist monk without a Buddhist temple? And they're a patient bunch. Even if they'll only manage to shuffle a little bit of earth each day, even if it means piling up only an extra few centimeters of material for the foundations of their new Buddhist temple — they WILL build it.

Used in kanji (10 in total)
時
time
持
have
待
wait
特
special
6 more...
Used in vocabulary (97 in total)
counter for temples
temple (Buddhist)
Buddhist temple; religious building; church; cathedral
94 more...
Examples (49 in total)
I lived in Kouenji.
That is the temple which they live in.
This temple is famous for its cherry blossoms.
It is worth visiting the temple.
There is a very old temple in the town.
The charm of Kyoto consists of the beauty of its old temples.
There used to be an old temple here.
Having been to the temple before, I know the way.
I don't know the name of that temple.
How old is this temple?
This temple dates from the 7th century.
This building is not a temple.
Kyoto is famous for its old temples.
Take off your shoes before entering a temple.
Where's the temple?
She visited a temple.
My hobby is visiting old temples.
The majority of Japanese temples are made out of wood.
Tom ran to the temple.
The sacred ceremony was held in the magnificent temple.
Look at that building. Is it a temple?
This temple is said to have been built over 500 years ago.
When was this temple built?
This is the temple which we used to visit.
This is the temple where he stays.
I've never seen a temple this big before.
Most Japanese temples are made of wood.
Tom heard the temple bell in the distance.
There are many old temples in Kyoto.
You should visit Kyoto, which is famous for its old temples and shrines.
There used to be a temple right here.
I had planned to visit the temple last week.
He intended to have visited the temple last week.
There used to be a tall tree near the temple.
I am deeply attached to old temples in Kyoto.
How many temples are there on this island?
How many rocks can you see at Ryoanji?
The temple is at the top of the hill.
"Is this a mosque?" "No. It's a temple."
They demolished the old temple to build a skyscraper.
The Horyuji is the oldest wooden building in the world.
Take off your hat when you enter a temple.
Tokyo has many ancient temples.
Tainan is a famous region with a lot of temples.
The Shitennouji is the most ancient temple in Japan.
I went to temple this morning.
We also went to the temple.
The Hindus worship in temples.
Grandmother's ashes are in an urn at the temple.