A respectful term for a Buddhist temple; used to refer politely to a temple.
週末に家族でお寺へお参りに行った。
I went to the temple with my family to pay respects on the weekend.
お寺の前で鐘が静かに鳴った。
The temple bell rang quietly in front of the temple.
夏休みにお寺で写経体験をした。
I did a sutra-copying experience at a temple during summer vacation.
法事は来週、お寺で行われる予定です。
The memorial service is scheduled to be held at the temple next week.
An abbreviated or colloquial use referring to a temple's monk or temple personnel (short for お寺様); usage varies by region.
冠婚葬祭の相談は近くのお寺に聞いてみるといい。
For matters related to ceremonies, it's good to ask the nearby temple.
子どもたちは住職のことを『お寺さん』や『お寺』と呼ぶことがある。
Children sometimes call the head priest 'o-tera-san' or simply 'o-tera'.