noun
refuge for women; sanctuary temple
Historically, a temple where women fleeing abusive marriages could seek shelter and initiate divorce. In modern usage, it can refer metaphorically to any safe haven or support service for women in distress.
江戸時代、駆け込み寺は女性にとって重要な避難所だった。
During the Edo period, kakekomi-dera were important refuges for women.
このNPOはDV被害者のための現代の駆け込み寺として活動している。
This NPO acts as a modern-day sanctuary for victims of domestic violence.