宗旨 | Japanese meaning

宗旨【しゅうし】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

tenets (of a religious sect); doctrines
(religious) sect; denomination; religion; faith
one's principles; one's tastes; one's preferences

Forms

宗旨【しゅうし】
しゅうし

Generated definitions (experimental)

tenets (of a religious sect); doctrines

This meaning refers to the established beliefs or principles that characterize a specific religious group or sect. It's often used in discussions about the core teachings or philosophies that guide followers' practices.

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This tenet includes the fundamental teachings of our faith.

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She said it is important to be faithful to that doctrine.

(religious) sect; denomination; religion; faith

This meaning pertains to a particular subset of religious belief systems, often distinguished by specific practices, beliefs, or organizational structures within a broader religious context.

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He enjoys discussions about different denominations.

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That faith has many followers.

one's principles; one's tastes; one's preferences

This usage extends beyond religion to encompass personal beliefs, values, or choices that define an individual's character or preferences in various areas of life.

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He makes choices based on his own principles.

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My food preferences are diverse.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to have tenetsto teach the principlesto follow the tenetsto have different doctrinesto uphold one’s beliefsto understand one's principlesto discuss the doctrinesbased on tenetsto think about one's beliefsto choose a denomination

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

Wiktionary

Example sentences

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Zen Buddhism is also called "Buddha's mind school" because of its basic tenet of transmitting the mind of Buddha directly from teacher to student without relying on writings or sutras.

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