noun
Refers to a cave or hollow space in rock, whether natural or excavated. Often used in historical or archaeological contexts, such as Buddhist cave temples.
敦煌の石窟には美しい壁画が残っている。
Beautiful murals remain in the rock caves of Dunhuang.
この石窟は昔、修行僧が使っていたらしい
This rock cave was apparently used by ascetic monks long ago.