“Shrine” in Japanese
Short answer
Shrine in Japanese is “社” (sha). Full meaning: (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc..
Other ways to say “Shrine” in Japanese
宮
kyuu shrine; palace, imperial residence; Imperial prince, Imperial princess
祭殿
saiden shrine, sanctuary
神祠
shinshi shrine
霊殿
reiden shrine, mausoleum
宮居
miyai shrine; imperial palace; residing (of an emperor or god)
しゃ
sha (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
ヤシロ
yashiro (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
神殿
shinden temple, shrine, sanctuary
堂
dou temple, shrine, chapel; hall; company
大宮
oomiya imperial palace, shrine; Grand Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager; woman of imperial lineage who has borne a child
宮大工
miyadaiku carpenter specializing in temple, shrine, etc. construction
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