VocabJLPT N1
monastery
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. monastery
  2. 2. convent
  3. 3. Shuudouin
  4. 4. Abbey
This noun refers to a monastery or convent, a place where monks or nuns live and practice their religious faith. It is used in historical or religious contexts and can apply to both Buddhist and Christian institutions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Come to think of it, there was a cat napping in the monastery garden, wasn't there?

Sentence 2

"He proposed to me in the monastery garden!" she shrieked.

Sentence 3

"Apparently the rules at monasteries are pretty strict," my senior said.

Sentence 4

You took that photo inside the monastery? That's amazing!

Sentence 5

Wait, this is the entrance to the monastery? It's surprisingly plain.