noun
religious association; confraternity
A historical or traditional group formed around a shared religious devotion, often to a particular temple, shrine, or pilgrimage. The term is not common in modern everyday conversation but appears in historical and cultural contexts.
江戸時代には、伊勢神宮への参拝を目的とした講中が各地に組織された。
During the Edo period, religious associations aimed at visiting Ise Shrine were organized in various regions.