宗 - N1 Kanji

Meaning of 宗意味

religion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence

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宗 is one of the most commonly used Japanese kanji, and it also has a lot of special readings in addition to the standard onyomi and kunyomi readings.

ONYOMI　音読み

むね mune

KUNYOMI　訓読み

シュウ shuu
ソウ sou

Examples

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促 stimulate, urge, press, demand, incite

慎 humility, be careful, discreet, prudent

控 withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate

智 wisdom, intellect, reason

握 grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe