Translation of Japanese word "お寺" to English
お寺
おてら
[otera]
IPA: /o̞teɾa/
How to use
お寺 (otera) — 'Buddhist temple'. Features a gate called Sanmon and usually houses graves. Distinct from 神社.
🇬🇧 English
Buddhist temple
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: お寺
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おてら
Romaji Transcription: otera
Example Sentences
お寺では、仏教の教えを学ぶために、毎日勉強しています。
At the temple, we study Buddhist teachings every day.
お寺の周りには、静かな環境があります。
There is a quiet environment around the temple.
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Common phrases
- 古いお寺— old temple
- お寺巡り— temple tour
- お寺の住職— temple chief priest
Frequency rank: #508 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "お寺" mean?▼
The Japanese word "お寺" means "Buddhist temple" in English.
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The word "お寺" is read as "おてら" (otera). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a Buddhist temple.".
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