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temple

temple
寺

Temples are built on soil with precise measurement.

From Lesson 80:Kanji 9·Japanese

Note

Temples are built on soil with precise measurement.

Breakdown of temple

soil; earth
土

Ten crops, one soil.

measurement
寸

You take your measurements by using one hook, which contains a dot for every centimeter.

Usages of temple

time; hour
時

You can tell the time because the the sun casts its light on the sundial next to the temple.

wait
待

You have to wait for permission before stepping into a temple.

(お)寺てら(o)tera
temple
寺
temple
hold
持
special
特

You built a temple to honor your cow, because you think she's special.

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