Translation of Japanese word "宗教" to English
宗教
しゅうきょう
[shuukyou]
IPA: /shūkyō/
Meaning
NounBelief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
How to use
宗教 (shuukyou) — 'religion'. 宗教の自由 — freedom of religion. 世界宗教 — world religion.
🇬🇧 English
religion
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 宗教
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しゅうきょう
Romaji Transcription: shuukyou
Example Sentences
彼は宗教を信じています。
かれはしゅうきょうをしんじています。
He believes in religion.
彼女は宗教の教えを勉強しています。
かのじょはしゅうきょうのきょうじょうをべんきょうしています。
She is studying the teachings of religion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "宗教" mean?▼
The Japanese word "宗教" means "religion" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "宗教"?▼
The word "宗教" is read as "しゅうきょう" (shuukyou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a faith that worships gods or Buddhas.".
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