(じいん)

じいん
noun
temple, Buddhist temple
1. temple, Buddhist temple
A Buddhist place of worship and religious activities.
There are many temples in Kyoto.
I experienced zazen meditation at the temple.
This temple is designated as a national treasure.

寺院(じいん) is a formal word for a Buddhist temple.

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Note: 寺院(じいん) is more formal than お(てら). In everyday conversation, お(てら) is more commonly used.

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