神社 — meaning in English

English meaning

• shrine noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.
• temple noun A building used for worship, especially in religions other than mainstream Christianity.

Senses

神社 is used for these senses in English:

• temple A house of worship, especially:

shrine — full definition

1. noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.
2. noun A collection of items honoring someone or something, arranged with reverence.
3. verb To enshrine; to treat with reverence, as if placing in a shrine.

temple — full definition

1. noun A building used for worship, especially in religions other than mainstream Christianity.
2. noun The flat area on either side of the head, between the forehead and the ear.

Related Japanese words