仏塔

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 仏塔 (ぶっとう), buddha 仏 and tower 塔 combine to denote a Buddhist pagoda.
• Basic usage: 仏塔 is a Buddhist pagoda or stupa built to enshrine relics or serve as an object of devotion.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Buddhist pagoda versus statue
  • It differs from a statue of the Buddha and from the entire temple complex.