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寺
“temple” in Japanese is 寺, read ji, tera (じ, てら). It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as お寺 (temple).
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古いお寺を見る。
ふるいおてらをみる。Look at an old temple.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 寺 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | temple |
| Readings | じ, てら |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | お寺 (temple) |
How to read 寺
寺 is read ji (じ) or tera (てら) depending on the word.
Words with 寺
- お寺temple
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Updated: 2026-08-28