No. 970 in Japanese
宗教
Religion.
In a sentence
宗教が人々の生活に与える影響は大きいです。
Religion has a significant impact on people's lives.
In this sentence, "宗教" (religion) is used as a subject noun, emphasizing its general influence on life.
私は世界中の様々な宗教に興味があります。
I am interested in various religions around the world.
Here, "宗教" is used to represent specific religions globally, denoting diversity.
宗教の歴史について勉強するのが楽しいです。
Studying about the history of religion is enjoyable.
"宗教" here refers to religion as a discipline of study, highlighting its historical context.
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