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宗

宗 — religion, sect, denomination

Learn the correct stroke order for 宗 (religion), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu、ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)むねmune
Strokes8
Radical宀
Frequency#997
Meaningsreligion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

改宗かいしゅうreligious conversionnoun
宗家そうけhead of family; head housenoun
宗教しゅうきょうreligion; religious affiliation; beliefnoun
宗祖しゅうそsect foundernoun
宗派しゅうはsect; denominationnoun
宗門しゅうもん(religious) denomination; sectnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 宗 (religion) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 宗 is #997, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

改宗かいしゅう — religious conversion
宗家そうけ — head of family; head house
宗教しゅうきょう — religion; religious affiliation; belief

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 宗 have?

The kanji 宗 (religion) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 宗?

宗 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 宗 mean?

宗 means: religion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence. On'yomi readings: シュウ, ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: むね.

What JLPT level is 宗?

宗 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.