内ない陣じん

noun

inner sanctum; inner shrine; chancel

Refers to the innermost sacred area of a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine, where the principal object of worship is enshrined. In Christian contexts, it can refer to the chancel or sanctuary of a church. Often contrasted with 外陣 (げじん), the outer area for worshippers.

See also: 外陣

• 内ない陣じんには一いっ般ぱんの参さん拝ぱい者しゃは入いれない。

  Ordinary worshippers cannot enter the inner sanctum.

• この寺じ院いんの内ない陣じんには秘ひ仏ぶつが安あん置ちされている。

  A hidden Buddha statue is enshrined in the inner sanctuary of this temple.