“Religion” in Japanese
Short answer
Religion in Japanese is “宗教” (shuukyou). Full meaning: religion, religious affiliation, belief, faith, creed; religious activity.
Other ways to say “Religion” in Japanese
しゅうきょう
shuukyou religion, religious affiliation, belief, faith, creed; religious activity
自由教育
jiyuukyouiku liberal education; education free from restrictions imposed by government, religion, etc.
宗旨
shuushi tenets (of a religious sect), doctrines; (religious) sect, denomination, religion, faith; one's principles, one's tastes, one's preferences
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