English–Japanese
“buddhist temple” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijiin
Example
週末に家族と寺院を見学します。shū matsu ni ka zoku to ji in o ken gaku shi ma su
I will visit a Buddhist temple with my family this weekend.
How to say “buddhist temple” in Japanese
“Buddhist temple” in Japanese is 寺院 (jiin).
Refers to a place built for Buddhist worship, often containing halls, images, and spaces for religious activities.
Example sentences with 寺院
この寺院は千年以上の歴史があります。ko no ji in wa sen nen i jō no reki shi ga a ri ma su
This Buddhist temple has a history of more than a thousand years.
Tips for using 寺院
- The phrase Buddhist temple is useful because temple alone can refer to sacred buildings in several religions, while 寺院 (jiin) specifically denotes a Buddhist temple.