Dou

堂 (Dou) is a Japanese noun meaning “temple, shrine, chapel, hall”.

Meanings

  1. noun, noun suffixtemple; shrine; chapel
  2. noun, noun suffixhall
  3. suffixcompanysuffix used in company names, store names, etc.
  4. noun, noun suffix, noun prefixfront room

Kanji in 堂

public chamber

Related words

magnificentdining roomauditoriummain hall (of a Buddhist temple)(Confucian) templeone building (hall, temple, shrine, room)parliament buildingtown hallpalaceassembly hallchurch