神殿

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 神殿 (しんでん), deity 神 and hall 殿 combine to denote a sacred temple building.
• Basic usage: 神殿 denotes a principal sacred building housing a deity or used for rites.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Sacred building versus whole institution
  • It should not automatically be extended to the entire religious complex or institution.