Japanese

しゅうきょう
Meaning: religion
Part of Speech: Noun

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宗
教

Example sentences

I am interested in the history of religion.
その宗教の教は多くの人々に広まった。
The teachings of that religion spread to many people.
彼は謎の宗教団体に洗脳された。
He was brainwashed by a mysterious religious cult.
古代の宗教では生け贄が捧げられた
In ancient religions, sacrifices were offered.
多くの宗教では、世界は創造主によって作られたと考えられている。
In many religions, it is believed that the world was created by a Creator.
神道は日本固有の宗教として知られている。
Shinto is known as the indigenous religion of Japan.
ユダヤ教は世界で最も古い宗教の一つです。
Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world.
ゾロアスター教は、火を神聖なものとして崇拝する古代ペルシアの宗教です。
Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion that worships fire as sacred.
多くの宗教が霊魂不滅を説いている。
Many religions preach the immortality of the soul.
宗教の儀式で唵という音を使用する
In religious ceremonies, the sound called Om is used.

Usage Notes

General term for systems of belief in deities or spiritual concepts.

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