神殿
Meanings
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Refers to a sacred building or hall dedicated to a deity, used for various religions including Shinto, Buddhism, and ancient Greek/Roman contexts. Often implies a grand, monumental structure.
Ancient Greek temples were built of marble.
A deity is enshrined in the main hall of the shrine.
Usage patterns
- 神殿を建てるto build a temple/sanctuary
The king built a magnificent temple for the gods.
- 神殿に参拝するto worship/pay one's respects at a temple
The travelers paid their respects at the ancient temple.
- 神殿がそびえるfor a temple to tower/stand imposingly
An old temple towers on top of the hill.
- 神殿を破壊するto destroy a temple
The temple was completely destroyed by the earthquake.