主義
しゅぎ
shugi
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
主義 (しゅぎ (shugi)) means "-ism". It is read しゅぎ (shugi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
-ism
Also : Rule · Doctrine · Principle
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Example Sentences
社会科の授業では民族主義と帝国主義の違いを学んだ。
しゃかいかのじゅぎょうではみんぞくしゅぎとていこくしゅぎのちがいをまなんだ。
In social studies, we learned the differences between nationalism and imperialism.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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