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寺
寺 (readings: じ, てら; Japanese kanji) means “temple”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as お寺 (temple).
What does 寺 mean?
| Kanji | 寺 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | temple |
| Readings | じ, てら |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 寺
寺 is read じ or てら depending on the word.
Example words with 寺
| Example | お寺 (temple) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14