“Temple” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “寺”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “寺” means “Buddhist temple” or “Public office” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “寺”
Jouyou Kanji “寺” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 6 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | じ(ji) |
| し(shi) | |
| Kun-Yomi | てら(tera) |
| Meanings | Buddhist temple |
| Public office |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “寺”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 寺院(じいん-ji i n) | ① Temple, Buddhist temple, ② Religious building, Church, Cathedral, Mosque |
| 寺格(じかく-ji ka ku) | Status of a Buddhist temple |
| 寺号(じごう-ji go u) | Temple’s name |
| 寺社(じしゃ-ji sha) | Temples and shrines |
| 寺僧(じそう-ji so u) | Non-christian priest, Priest |
| 寺門(じもん-ji mo n) | ① Temple, Temple Gate, ② Gate of a public office, ③ Onjoji Temple (Miidera temple) |
| 寺男(てらおとこ-te ra o to ko) | Sexton, A man who works at a temple |
| 寺子屋(てらごや-te ra go ya) | Private elementary school of Edo era period, Temple school |
| 寺銭(てらせん-te ra se n) | Fee charged by a gambling house, House cut |
| 寺啄(てらつつき-te ra tsu tsu ki) | ① A monster bird which is very alike a woodpecker, ② Woodpecker |
| 社寺(しゃじ-sha ji) | Shrines and temples |
| 尼寺(にんじ or あまでら-ni n ji (or) a ma de ra) | Nunnery, Convent |
| 仏寺(ぶつじ-bu tsu ji) | Buddhist temple |
| 菩提寺(ぼだいじ-bo da i ji) | One’s family temple |
| 本寺(ほんじ-ho n ji) | Head temple |
| 末寺(まつじ-ma tsu ji) | Branch temple |
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