宗
religion · sect · denomination · main point · origin · essence
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and altar. House enshrining deity.
Symbolism
Religion, sect, patriarch. Represents ancestry and faith.
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Component Breakdown
roof + spirit
Words & Expressions
Words written with 宗
Proverbs & Idioms
宗は一つ道は多し
しゅうはひとつみちはおおし
The sect is one, the paths are many
Same goal, different approaches
Anime & Manga
政宗くんのリベンジ
Masamune-kun's Revenge
A well-known work with 宗 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
伊達政宗
Name contains 宗
Date Masamune was a Japanese samurai and daimyō during the Azuchi–Momoyama period through the early Edo period.
Wikipedia北条時宗
Name contains 宗
Hōjō Tokimune ʑoː to.kʲiꜜ.mɯ.ne], 5 June 1251 – 20 April 1284) of the Hōjō clan was the eighth shikken of the Kamakura shogunate , known for leading…
Wikipedia宗尊親王
Name contains 宗
Prince Munetaka was the sixth shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate of Japan who reigned from 1252 to 1266.
Wikipedia一休宗純
Name contains 宗
Ikkyū was a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk and poet who had a great impact on the infusion of Japanese art and literature with Zen attitudes and ideals.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“main point”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 宗 mean in Japanese?
宗 means religion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence.
How do you read 宗?
On'yomi: シュウ、ソウ (SHUU, SOU). Kun'yomi: むね (mune).
How many strokes does 宗 have?
宗 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 宗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
宗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means religion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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