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勅願寺 (ちょくがんじ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

勅ちょく願がん寺じ

Meanings

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noun

temple built by imperial order

A Buddhist temple constructed at the command of an emperor, often with official patronage. Historical term; not used for modern temples.

この地ち域いきには、かつて勅ちょく願がん寺じがいくつか建こん立りゅうされた。
Several temples built by imperial order were once constructed in this region.

Kanji

勅imperial order
願petition, request, vow
寺Buddhist temple

Etymology

Compound of 勅 (imperial order) + 願 (prayer, wish) + 寺 (temple). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term refers to temples founded under imperial decree.