宗
Kanji · N1
宗 / religion
Kanji for religion, sect, or denomination.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュウ、ソウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | むね | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
宗 carries the meaning religion, sect, or denomination.
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Common compounds with 宗
宗派しゅうはsect / denomination
禅宗ぜんしゅうZen
宗教しゅうきょうreligion / religious affiliation / belief
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