“Doctrine” in Japanese
Other ways to say “Doctrine” in Japanese
主義
shugi doctrine, rule, principle, -ism
ドクトリン
dokutorin doctrine
教旨
kyoushi doctrine, teaching, tenet
宗風
shuufuu customs of a sect, doctrine; style of a school (e.g. of art)
教義
kyougi creed, doctrine, dogma
説
setsu theory, doctrine; opinion, view; rumour, rumor, gossip, hearsay
論
ron argument, discussion, dispute, controversy, discourse, debate; theory (e.g. of evolution), doctrine; essay, treatise, comment
理念
rinen (Platonic) ideal (of how things ought to be, e.g. human rights), foundational principle, idea, conception (e.g. of the university), doctrine, ideology
教え
oshie teaching, instruction, teachings, precept, lesson, doctrine
義
gi morality, righteousness, justice, honour (honor); meaning; teachings, doctrine
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