氏うじ寺でら

noun

clan temple; family temple

A Buddhist temple built and maintained by a specific clan or family, often dedicated to a guardian deity of that clan. Historical term, but still used in contexts discussing traditional family temples.

• この地ち域いきには、古ふるい氏うじ寺でらがいくつか残のこっている。

  Several old clan temples remain in this area.