主義
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 主義
1
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
Examples
それは私の主義に反する。
That runs against my principles.
Kanji in this Word
主
5 strokes
Frequency: 95
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
lord
chief
master
main thing
principal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ス
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬし
おも
あるじ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かず
ず
もん
義
13 strokes
Frequency: 415
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
righteousness
justice
morality
honor
loyalty
meaning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ただし
ちか
のり
よし
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