法華宗 (ほっけしゅう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
noun
Nichiren sect of Buddhism; Hokke school of Nichiren
Refers to the Nichiren school, sometimes specifically the Hokke sub-school. A proper noun used in religious contexts.
2
noun
Tendai sect of Buddhism
Also used historically or in certain contexts to refer to the Tendai school. Less common than the Nichiren-related meaning.
一部の文献では、法華宗が天台宗を指すこともある。
In some texts, 法華宗 can refer to the Tendai sect.