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main hall
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. main hall (of a Buddhist temple)
  2. 2. main temple
  3. 3. Mahavira Hall
This noun refers to the main hall of a Buddhist temple, which is the central and most important building where the principal object of worship is enshrined. When visiting a temple in Japan, this is typically the largest and most prominent structure on the grounds.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"The floor in the main hall creaks, doesn't it," my friend laughed.

Sentence 2

Do they really clean the main hall every single day?

Sentence 3

"Did you lock the main hall door yet?" my father asked.

Sentence 4

"Come on, let's take a photo in front of the main hall!" my friend urged.

Sentence 5

My grandmother used to say, "I always stand up straighter when I'm in the main hall."