noun
temple; monk's quarters
Honorific term for a Buddhist temple or the living quarters of a monk. Used to show respect when referring to a temple or its residential area.
あの御坊は由緒あるお寺です。
That temple is a historic one.
noun
Honorific way to refer to a Buddhist monk. Often used when speaking to or about a monk with respect.
御坊にお経をあげていただきました。
We had the monk chant sutras for us.
The prefix 御 (ご) is an honorific, and 坊 (ぼう) means 'monk's quarters' or 'monk'. The combination forms a respectful term for a temple or monk.