JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
宗 — religion
- Reading
- シュウ・ソウ・むね
- Meaning
- religion; sect; denomination; main point; origin; essence
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
宗 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シュウ・ソウ・むね and it means religion; sect; denomination; main point; origin; essence. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
宗 appears in everyday japanese words such as 宗教 (religion).
Japanese words containing 宗
Frequently asked questions
What does 宗 mean in Japanese?
宗 means religion; sect; denomination; main point; origin; essence in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 宗 read?
宗 is read シュウ・ソウ・むね. Reading it inside real words — 宗教 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宗 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 宗 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宗 in a word?
A common word containing 宗 is 宗教 (しゅうきょう) — "religion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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