聖堂

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 聖堂 and read せいどう, it is a sacred building used for worship and religious ceremony, often a cathedral or chapel.
• Basic usage: It contains quiet singing in stone walls and is visited as an old landmark in a town center.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Sacred space rather than general hall
  • Its defining function is religious worship, not simply gathering people.