宗教
Meanings
religion; religious affiliation; faith; creed
Broad noun for religion as a system of belief, a person's religious affiliation, or a faith tradition; context decides whether English uses 'religion,' 'faith,' or 'belief.'
He does not have any particular religion.
Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution.
religious activity; religious practice
Refers to religion as an area of practice or activity, often made explicit in phrases such as 宗教活動; as a standalone noun it can overlap with the general sense 'religion.'
The organization also carries out religious activities overseas.
She has devoted herself to religious life since she was young.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が宗教を信じるsomeone believes in a religion
He believes in the religion called Christianity.
- 宗教活動をするto engage in religious activities
They carry out religious activities at church every week.
- 宗教に入るto join or convert to a religion
She joined a new religion when she got married.
- 宗教を持つto have a religious affiliation
Many Japanese people don't hold any particular religious affiliation.
- 宗教を捨てるto abandon a religion
He gave up the religion he had believed in for many years.