N1

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N1
Meaning
origin, supremacy, suzerain, religion
Onyomi
シュウ、ソウ
Kunyomi
-
Formula
宗 = 宀 + 示。

Story

宗 is analyzed as a combination of 宀 (house), 示 (god, religion, ancient monuments) and denotes origin, supremacy, suzerain, religion.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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