禅ぜん宗しゅう様よう

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

traditional Zen-style architecture

Refers to a Japanese architectural style that developed under the influence of Zen Buddhism, characterized by features such as curved roofs, bracket complexes, and cusped windows. Often contrasted with 唐様 (karayō).

See also: 唐様

• このお寺てらの本ほん堂どうは禅ぜん宗しゅう様ようで建たてられている。

  The main hall of this temple is built in the Zen style.

• 禅ぜん宗しゅう様ようの建けん築ちくは、鎌かま倉くら時じ代だいに中ちゅう国ごくから伝つたわった。

  Zen-style architecture was introduced from China during the Kamakura period.