Vocab Info

N2 Noun, Noun, used as a suffix, Suffix, Noun, used as a prefix

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

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun, Noun, used as a suffix

      1.

      temple, shrine, chapel

    2. Noun, Noun, used as a suffix

      2.

      hall

    3. Suffix

      3.

      company

      suffix used in company names, store names, etc.
    4. Noun, Noun, used as a suffix, Noun, used as a prefix

      4.

      front room

      Archaic,

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    堂 【どう】

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    Examples

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      (どう)には神仏(しんぶつ)(まつ)られている。

      In the hall, gods and Buddhas are being worshipped. {temple, shrine, hall, prefix to building meaning 'magnificent'}

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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. {temple, shrine, hall, prefix to building meaning 'magnificent'}

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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. {temple, shrine, hall, prefix to building meaning 'magnificent'}

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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. {temple, shrine, hall, prefix to building meaning 'magnificent'}

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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. {temple, shrine, hall, prefix to building meaning 'magnificent'}

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