English–Japanese

“main hall” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihondō

Example

寺の本堂は大きいです。tera no hon dō wa ō ki i de su

The temple's main hall is large.

Illustration for 本堂 (main hall)

How to say “main hall” in Japanese

“Main hall” in Japanese is 本堂 (hondō).

Refers to the principal temple building that serves as the main place for worship and houses the temple's central object of devotion.

Full entry for 本堂: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 本堂

参拝者は本堂で静かにお参りします。san pai sha wa hon dō de shizu ka ni o mai ri shi ma su

Visitors pray quietly in the main hall.

Tips for using 本堂

  • In Zen temple descriptions, 仏殿 (butsuden) may name the Buddha hall, while 本堂 (hondō) is a broader term used for the principal hall in many other temple traditions.

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