Temple in Japanese
"temple" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
寺
tera
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "temple". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
temple
Reading: sechi
8 strokes · spiritual
Where it comes from
An abbreviated form of 'kill,' representing momentary cutting. In Buddhist terms, means temple (as in 'ksana').
What it carries
Symbolizes moments, instants, and temples. Represents Buddhist smallest time units and places of Buddhist practice.
Related kanji for "temple"
temple
in · wisdom, spiritual
Composed of hill (阝) and complete (完). Completed building, institution.
temple
den · elegant, spiritual
Composed of corpse, weapon, and together. Palace dwelling.
buddhist temple(also: )
ji · spiritual
Composed of earth and measure. Office measuring land.
visit a temple(also: arrive, attain)
kei · spiritual
Composed of words and purport. Visiting with words.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for temple?
The most common kanji for "temple" is 刹, read as sechi. It means temple. Related kanji: 院 (temple), 殿 (temple), 寺 (buddhist temple), 詣 (visit a temple).
How many strokes does 刹 have?
刹 has 8 strokes.