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[そう(僧)·いん(院)]
souin
noun

English Meaning(s) for 僧院

noun
  1. monastery; temple
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Definition and Synonyms for 僧院

Monastery the residence of a religious community
Synonyms: 修道院, 僧院, 尼寺
Cloister residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
Synonyms: 修道院, 僧院
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 僧院

» Buddhist priest; monk
» Inst.; institution; temple; mansion; school

Categories 僧院 is a member of

Cloister residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
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Residence the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)
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House Of God any building where congregations gather for prayer
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