～宗
～しゅう
shuu
JLPT N1VocabularyLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
～宗 (～しゅう (shuu)) means "~ sect". The reading is ～しゅう (shuu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
~ sect
Also : ~ denomination · ~ religious school
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Example Sentences
浄土宗の寺院を参拝した。
じょうどしゅうのじいんをさんぱいした。
I visited a temple of the Pure Land sect.
禅宗の修行は精神的に厳しい。
ぜんしゅうのしゅぎょうはせいしんてきにきびしい。
Zen sect training is mentally rigorous.
Kanji in this word
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 May 19, 2026
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