伽藍|がらんgaran[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- noun, Buddhismtemple (esp. large one); monastery
- noun (suffix), Buddhismtemple building
Synonyms & antonyms
- Related巨刹きょさつWrittenLiterary synonym emphasizing a temple's huge scale; use it in written or elevated contexts rather than everyday speech.
伽藍 covers a temple, monastery, or temple buildings, especially large ones; choose 巨刹 in literary contexts when you want to stress a temple's great size.
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