Meaning

Primary

Zen Sect

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The zen religion is a part of Buddhism. It is the Zen Sect of Buddhism.

Reading

ぜんしゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

その禅宗に関する映画は、この映画館で上映中です。

The movie about the Zen sect of Japanese Buddhism is playing at this theater.

Kanji Composition