Vocab Info

N2 Noun, Noun suffix, Suffix, Noun prefix

(どう)temple, shrine, hall, prefix to building meaning 'magnificent'

    Dictionary Definition

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    1. Noun, Noun suffix

      1. 1.

        temple, shrine, chapel

      2. 2.

        hall

    2. Suffix

      1. 3.

        company

        suffix used in company names, store names, etc.
    3. Noun, Noun suffix, Noun prefix

      1. 4.

        front room

        Archaic,

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    堂 【どう】

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      (どう)には神仏(しんぶつ)(まつ)られている。

      In the hall, Shinto and Buddhism are being worshipped.

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      (おお)くの(ひと)(どう)(あつ)まっています。

      Many people are gathering at the hall.

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      この(どう)接客(せっきゃく)(もち)いられている建物(たてもの)である。

      This hall is a building used for customer service.

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      国会(こっかい)議員(ぎいん)はこの(どう)毎日(まいにち)議論(ぎろん)()わしているのだとか。

      It is said that the members of parliament are having discussions every day in this hall.

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      (むかし)接客(せっきゃく)礼式(れいしき)などのために(もち)いられた建物(たてもの)(どう)()ばれた。

      In the past, buildings used for hospitality and ceremonies were called halls.

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