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刹: temple

temple; instant (刹那)
8 strokesSecondary · Stage 4 (about 2級)in 5 words here

Readings

On
セチ・セツ・サツ
Kun
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セツ in 刹那 and 羅刹; サツ in temple words like 古刹 and 名刹. 刹那 means an instant.

Key words

刹那せつなinstant; moment
古刹こさつold temple
名刹めいさつfamous temple
羅刹らせつrakshasa; demon

Example sentences

In an instant, a large shadow passed before my eyes.

Many ancient temples remain in Kyoto.

In old tales, the rakshasa is portrayed as a terrifying demon.

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