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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 宗

そう
Noun
Freq #36485
1

Rare term

origin; source

2

Rare term

virtuous ancestor

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 997
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

religion
sect
denomination
main point
origin
essence

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むね
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
そお
たか
とし
のり
ひろ
むな
もと
よし
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