宗

宗

"宗" means "religion," "sect," or "origin/master."

In this sentence, 『宗教』 (shūkyō) incorporates 『宗』 to signify 'religion' as a structured with practices, beliefs, and teachings.

その地域には独特の宗教があります。

There is a unique religion in that area.

In this sentence, 『宗派』 (shūha) utilizes 『宗』 as a component indicating religious sect. The word refers to divisions within a religion based on differing beliefs or practices.

この寺には多くの宗派が集まっています。

Many sects gather at this temple.

Here, 『宗』 (shū) represents a central belief or creed, personal to the individual, indicating alignment or strict adherence to a philosophical ideology.

彼は武士道を自分の宗として崇拝しています。

He worships Bushido as his own creed.