“Neo-confucianism” in Japanese
Short answer
Neo-confucianism in Japanese is “朱子学” (shushigaku). Full meaning: neo-Confucianism (based on the teachings of Zhu Xi and his followers).
Other ways to say “Neo-confucianism” in Japanese
性理学
seirigaku neo-Confucianism (esp. from the Song period)
陽明学
youmeigaku neo-Confucianism (based on the teachings of Wang Yangming and his followers)
程朱学
teishugaku neo-Confucianism (based on the teaching of the Cheng brothers and Zhu Xi)
宋明理学
souminrigaku neo-Confucianism
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