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宗しゅう旨し

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Meanings

1

noun

tenets; doctrines

Refers specifically to the core teachings or principles of a religious sect.

2

noun

sect; denomination; religion

Used to refer to a specific religious group or denomination. Often interchangeable with 宗派, but 宗旨 emphasizes the doctrinal aspect.

3

noun

one's principles; one's tastes; one's preferences

Figurative extension: used to describe a person's guiding principles, tastes, or preferences, often in set phrases like 宗旨替え (conversion, change of heart) or 宗旨に合わない (not to one's liking).