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寺
Buddhist temple
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ジ
- Kun’yomi
- てら
Example words
お寺
おてら
temple
お寺
おてら
temple
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 6-stroke character meaning "Buddhist temple" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "Buddhist temple" (寺) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
お寺 (おてら) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in お寺 (おてら) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: てら — often used in native Japanese words (like お寺). On'yomi: ジ — common in compound words (熟語).