山寺
Meanings
1
mountain temple
A Buddhist temple located on or near a mountain; often associated with scenic or secluded settings.
I visited a mountain temple in Kyoto and enjoyed the autumn leaves.
Usage patterns
- 〈山寺〉を訪れるto visit a mountain temple
During the trip, I visited an old mountain temple.
- 〈山寺〉に登るto climb up to a mountain temple
Every summer I climb up to the mountain temple to worship.
- 〈山寺〉の鐘が鳴るthe bell of a mountain temple rings
At dusk, the bell of the mountain temple rang.