Meaning

Primary

Religion

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The religion teachings are what makes up a religion. If you don't have the teachings of the religion, nobody will learn about it, and it will stop being a religion.

Reading

しゅうきょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

彼はさまざまな宗教に関心があります。

He is interested in various religions.

多くの人々にとって、宗教は生活の一部です。

For many people, religion is a part of their daily lives.

時々、ワニカニってカルト宗教みたいだと思うことがあります。

Sometimes, I feel like WaniKani seems a bit like a cult.

彼女が、世界宗教会議の記録を取る書記を務めます。

She will be the secretary who records the transactions of the world religions meeting.

Kanji Composition