山内
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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
in the mountains; within temple grounds
Refers to being inside a mountainous area or within the precincts of a temple. The temple sense is less common and context-dependent.
There is still snow in the mountains.
The temple grounds are very quiet.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の山内within the mountains/temple precincts of a place
Many monks live within the precincts of this temple.
- 山内で修行するto train/practice within the temple grounds
The young monks continue their strict training within the temple grounds.