寺院 (Jiin) is a Japanese noun meaning “Buddhist temple, religious building, church, cathedral”.
Meanings
- nounBuddhist temple
- nounreligious building; church; cathedral; mosque
Examples
その寺院は丘の天辺にある。
The temple is at the top of the hill.
京都は古い寺院で有名である。
Kyoto is famous for its old temples.
この寺院は七世紀からのものです。
This temple dates from the 7th century.
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