JLPT N1 Advanced
殿堂
Grand hall, palace, or figurative hall of fame
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殿堂入り dendou-iri, being inducted into the hall of fame
1 Noun
A Grand Hall or Palace
Refers to a magnificent main building or sanctuary, typically found within a palace or temple complex.
Example
その 美術館 は 芸術 の 殿堂 と 呼ばれて いる 。
That museum is called a palace of art.
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2 Noun
Hall of Fame
Represents a figurative status reserved for people, works, or products that have achieved legendary success.
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