宗
むね
mune
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 96 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
宗 is the kanji for "Religion". The most common reading is むね (mune). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Religion
Also : Sect · Origin · Essence · Main point · Denomination
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Readings
kunむね/ muneonしゅう/ shuuonそう/ sou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
宀示
Example Sentences
宗教についてはなします。
しゅうきょうについてはなします。
I talk about religion.
彼は多くの宗教的な儀式に参加している。
かれはおおくのしゅうきょうてきなぎしきにさんかしている。
He participates in many religious ceremonies.
Vocabulary using 宗
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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