私し寺じ

noun

private temple (ritsuryō period); non-state-sponsored temple

Historical term referring to a temple not under direct state control during the ritsuryō period. Contrasts with 官寺 (state-sponsored temple).

See also: 官寺

• 律りつ令りょう時じ代だいには、官かん寺じと私し寺じが区く別べつされていた。

  During the ritsuryō period, state-sponsored temples and private temples were distinguished.