Vocab Info
N2 Noun, Noun, used as a suffix, Suffix, Noun, used as a prefix
堂temple, shrine, hall, prefix to building meaning 'magnificent'
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
1.
temple, shrine, chapel
Noun, Noun, used as a suffix
2.
hall
Suffix
3.
company
suffix used in company names, store names, etc.Noun, Noun, used as a suffix, Noun, used as a prefix
4.
front room
Archaic,See Also:
All Forms
堂 【どう】
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堂には神仏が祭られている。
In the hall, Shinto and Buddhism are being worshipped.
多くの人が堂に集まっています。
Many people are gathering at the hall.
この堂は接客に用いられている建物である。
This hall is a building used for customer service.
国会議員はこの堂で毎日議論を交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.
昔、接客や礼式などのために用いられた建物は堂と呼ばれた。
In the past, buildings used for hospitality and ceremonies were called halls.
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