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JLPT N1

宗門

This is a formal word for a religious sect. It’s used almost only for schools of Japanese Buddhism.

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Noun

Religious Sect / Denomination

A specific school, branch, or denomination within a religion, particularly Buddhism.

Example

この 寺 は 禅宗 の 臨済宗 という 宗門 に 属して います 。

This temple belongs to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism.

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宗門
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This is a formal word for a religious sect. It's used almost only for schools of Japanese Buddhism.
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