夏げ安あん居ご

noun

summer retreat (Buddhist)

Buddhist term for the traditional summer retreat during which monks remain in one place to focus on study and practice. Not used in everyday conversation.

• 僧そうたちは夏げ安あん居ごの間あいだ、寺てらを離はなれずに修しゅ行ぎょうに専せん念ねんする。

  During the summer retreat, the monks devote themselves to practice without leaving the temple.