noun, noun, used as a suffix
Refers to a religious building, especially a Buddhist temple or a hall within a shrine complex. Often used in compound names.
清水寺の本堂はとても大きい。
The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera is very large.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
hall; large room
A spacious room or building for public use, such as a meeting hall, concert hall, or assembly room. Common in compounds like 講堂 (auditorium) or 食堂 (dining hall).
卒業式は大学の講堂で行われた。
The graduation ceremony was held in the university auditorium.
suffix
Suffix used in company names, store names, and similar commercial establishments, e.g., 〇〇堂 as a bookstore or pharmacy name.
あの薬局は「山田堂」という名前だ。
That pharmacy is called 'Yamada-dō'.
noun, noun, used as a suffix, noun, used as a prefix
Archaic term for the front room or best room in a traditional house, used for receiving guests. Compare 表座敷.
See also: 表座敷
昔の家では、堂の間は客をもてなす場所だった。
In old houses, the front room was a place to entertain guests.