お寺

お寺

Buddhist temple.

Here, 'お寺' is specifically used to refer to a physical Buddhist temple as a location for visiting.

昨日、お寺を訪ねました。

Yesterday, I visited a temple.

In this usage, 'お寺' refers to a temple as a place of learning and practicing meditation, which is often associated with Buddhist activities.

お寺で座禅を習っています。

I am learning seated meditation at a temple.

Here, 'お寺' denotes a temple in the sense of a landmark or recognized destination, emphasizing its cultural significance and appeal.

近くのお寺は有名な観光地です。

The temple nearby is a famous tourist spot.