宗教
しゅうきょう
shuukyou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
宗教 (しゅうきょう (shuukyou)) means "Religion". It is read しゅうきょう (shuukyou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Religion
Also : faith · creed · belief
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Example Sentences
様々な宗教の信者が世界中に暮らしている。
さまざまなしゅうきょうのしんじゃがせかいじゅうにくらしている。
Followers of various religions live throughout the world.
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 17, 2026
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