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temple (Buddhist)

Noun

Definitions

1. temple (Buddhist)

This noun refers to a Buddhist temple, a place of worship and religious practice in Japan. It differs from a Shinto shrine and is often visited during funerals, memorial services, and cultural sightseeing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

No way — I can't believe how many steps this temple has!

Sentence 2

Ah, I ended up at the temple again — it just calms me down.

Sentence 3

If you have time, would you like to stop by the temple on the way back?

Sentence 4

Hey, do you think that temple is open at night?

Sentence 5

What a huge temple — just walking around has me out of breath!