新しん宗しゅう教きょう

noun

new religion; new religious movement

Refers to religious movements that emerged in Japan from the 19th century onward, distinct from established traditions. Often used in academic or sociological contexts. Compare with 新興宗教 (しんこうしゅうきょう), which is a near synonym but may emphasize the 'newly arisen' aspect.

See also: 新興宗教

• 日本にほんでは、幕ばく末まつ以い降こうに多おおくの新しん宗しゅう教きょうが生うまれた。

  In Japan, many new religions emerged after the end of the Edo period.

• この新しん宗しゅう教きょうは、海かい外がいにも信しん者じゃを広ひろげている。

  This new religion is spreading its followers overseas as well.