family which supports a temple; parishioner
うちは代々この寺の檀家だ。
Our family has been a parishioner of this temple for generations.
檀家の高齢化でお寺の行事が減っている。
As the parishioner families age, temple events are decreasing.
住職は定期的に檀家を訪ねて法要の相談を受けている。
The chief priest regularly visits parishioner families to consult about memorial services.