尼寺

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 尼寺, read あまでら, refers to a Buddhist temple inhabited by nuns.
• Basic usage: It appears in scenes involving a mountain temple’s bell or a traveler seeking lodging.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing 修道院
  • 尼寺 is a Buddhist nunnery. 修道院 is mainly used for a Christian monastery or convent, so similar English translations do not make the Japanese terms interchangeable.