noun, noun used as a suffix

  1. temple, shrine, chapel.
  2. hall.

suffix

Suffix attached to the names of some businesses, stores, etc..
  1. company.

noun, noun used as a suffix, noun used as a prefix

Archaism.
  1. front room.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
どう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

public chamber, hall
ドウ (4th, N4)
esteem, furthermore, still
ショウ なお たか (9th, N1)
desert, border prairie, the 1st form is radical 13
キョウ ケイ まきがまえ
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)