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宗
宗 (readings: しゅう, そう; Japanese kanji) means “religion”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 宗教 (religion).
What does 宗 mean?
| Kanji | 宗 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | religion |
| Readings | しゅう, そう |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 宗
宗 is read しゅう or そう depending on the word.
Example words with 宗
| Example | 宗教 (religion) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14