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宗教 (しゅうきょう, shuukyou) Japanese meaning: religion | Kotomora
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He does not have any particular religion.
Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution.
Usage patterns 〈 人ひと 〉 が 宗しゅう 教きょう を 信しん じる someone believes in a religion
He believes in the religion called Christianity.
宗しゅう 教きょう 活かつ 動どう をする to engage in religious activities
They carry out religious activities at church every week.
宗しゅう 教きょう に 入はい る to join or convert to a religion
She joined a new religion when she got married.
宗しゅう 教きょう を 持も つ to have a religious affiliation
Many Japanese people don't hold any particular religious affiliation.
宗しゅう 教きょう を 捨す てる to abandon a religion
He gave up the religion he had believed in for many years.
Kanji 宗 religion, sect, denomination Related words 信仰 stresses personal faith or devotion, while 宗教 covers the broader system, institution, or affiliation.
宗派 refers to a specific sect or denomination within a faith, whereas 宗教 names the religion or belief system as a whole.
教義 means the formal doctrine or teachings of a faith, while 宗教 is the broader term covering believers, practice, and institution as well.
Don't confuse with 宗教 means religion in general, while 宗 refers to a specific sect or denomination within a religion, so the two are not interchangeable despite looking related.
宗教 means 'religion' itself, whereas 宗派 refers to a specific branch or denomination within a religion.
Word family· 49 major religion; great religion
religious; spiritual
religious drama; miracle play
religious history; history of religion
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound written with 宗, associated with a sect, tradition, or central tenet, and 教, 'teaching' or 'doctrine.' This component explanation is useful for learners, though it is not a full historical derivation.
religious studies; study of religion
Show 5 more religious leader; religious figure; person of religion
piety; religious sentiment; religious mind
religious law
religious fervor; religious enthusiasm
religious painting; religious picture
