Jisho

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しょうじゃ 精舎
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Noun
1. temple; monastery; convent​
Place
2. Shouja​
Wikipedia definition
3. Vihara​Vihara (विहार) is the Sanskrit and Pali term for a Buddhist monastery. It originally meant "a secluded place in which to walk", and referred to "dwellings" or "refuges" used by wandering monks during the rainy season. The northern Indian state of Bihar derives its name from the word "vihara", probably due to the abundance of Buddhist monasteries in that area. The word "vihara" also been borrowed in Malay where it is spelled "biara," and denotes a monastery or other non-Muslim places of worship.
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精舍 【しょうじゃ】
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精舍: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage.

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