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[さん(山)·もん(門)]
sanmon
noun

English Meaning(s) for 山門

noun
  1. main temple gate
  2. temple
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Definition and Synonyms for 山門

Temple place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
Synonyms: 仏寺, 僧寺, 僧院, 叢林, 寺, 寺, お寺, お寺様, 寺院, 山門, 御坊, 御堂, 梵刹, 檀林, 神殿, 精舎, 院, 隠亡

Meanings for each kanji in 山門

» mountain
» gate; counter for cannons

Categories 山門 is a member of

House Of God any building where congregations gather for prayer
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