Word details

がらんどう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word がらんどう.

Dictionary

Entry

がらんどう伽藍堂NounFreq #35586
1

Word usually written using kana alone; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

empty; hollow; bare; vacant; deserted

2

Buddhism; Orig. meaning

main hall of a temple (often vast and empty)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

nursing, attending, entertainer

7 strokesFrequency 2,323JLPT N1Grade 9

On

キャギャ

Kun

とぎ

indigo

18 strokesFrequency 2,043JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ラン

Kun

あい

public chamber, hall

11 strokesFrequency 1,010JLPT N3Grade 5

On

ドウ

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