Quick answer
寺 is the kanji for "Buddhist Temple". A common reading is てら (tera). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Buddhist Temple
Also : Temple · Shrine
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 寺 represents 'BUDDHIST TEMPLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of buddhist temple.
On-reading: じ — remember this sound by associating it with buddhist temple. Kun-reading: てら.
Example Sentences
禅寺の庭園は、日本美の象徴と言われています。
ぜんでらのていえんは、にほんびのしょうちょうといわれています。
Zen temple gardens are said to be symbols of Japanese beauty.
京都には三千以上のお寺や神社があると言われています。
きょうとにはさんぜんいじょうのおてらやじんじゃがあるといわれています。
Kyoto is said to have more than 3,000 temples and shrines.
Vocabulary using 寺
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