Vocabulary

What does 神殿 (しんでん, shinden) mean?

神殿 (しんでん, shinden) means shrine, temple sanctuary.

Quick facts
Readingしんでん
Romajishinden
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
しんでん
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshinden

shrine, temple sanctuary

  1. 1noun temple; shrine; sanctuary

Example sentences

  • The king offered prayers to the god at the shrine.

  • Ancient Greek temples are still popular with tourists today.

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