Learn Japanese while reading Manga with our new Manga Reader Tool!

Nihongo

Classroom

How to say 'Doctrine' or 'Principle' in Japanese | 主義

Wondering how to say 'Doctrine' or 'Principle' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Doctrine or Principle is 'Shugi', written as 主義 in Japanese.'Doctrine' or 'Principle' in hiragana is しゅぎ.

    word

    主義

    Meaning

    Doctrine, Principle

    Reading

    しゅぎ

    shugi

    Kanji

    主Master 義Righteousness

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '主義 (しゅぎ)' refers to a principle, doctrine, or ideology that forms the basis of a system of thought, belief, or behavior. It is often used in contexts related to political, social, or philosophical systems. For example: He follows the principle of non-violence「彼は非暴力の主義を守る」(かれはひぼうりょくのしゅぎをまもる). This party's doctrine is based on equality「この党の主義は平等に基づいている」(このとうのしゅぎはびょうどうにもとづいている). The word can also be used to describe personal beliefs or guiding principles, such as in '彼の主義は正直さだ' (かれのしゅぎはしょうじきさだ) (His principle is honesty).

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    5

    Frequency

    291

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 主義

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    主

    Meaning

    Master

  • kanji

    義

    Meaning

    Righteousness

Words Related to 主義 Through the Kanji 主

These 31 Words contain the Kanji 主 as well.

  • word

    ご主人

    Meaning

    Husband

  • word

    主人

    Meaning

    Master, Husband

  • word

    民主

    Meaning

    Democracy

  • word

    主張

    Meaning

    Claim, Assertion

  • word

    主体

    Meaning

    Subject

  • word

    株主

    Meaning

    Shareholder

  • word

    主婦

    Meaning

    Housewife

  • word

    主要

    Meaning

    Main, Principal

  • word

    主役

    Meaning

    Lead

  • word

    主食

    Meaning

    Staple food

  • word

    主

    Meaning

    Main

  • word

    共産主義

    Meaning

    Communism

  • word

    自主的

    Meaning

    Voluntary

  • word

    主に

    Meaning

    Mainly

  • word

    資本主義

    Meaning

    Capitalism

  • word

    主観的

    Meaning

    Subjective

  • word

    主な

    Meaning

    Main

  • word

    主催

    Meaning

    Sponsor

  • word

    自主

    Meaning

    Independence

  • word

    主題

    Meaning

    Theme

  • word

    持ち主

    Meaning

    Owner

  • word

    君主

    Meaning

    Monarch

  • word

    主流

    Meaning

    Mainstream

  • word

    家主

    Meaning

    Landlord

  • word

    主導

    Meaning

    Leadership

  • word

    坊主

    Meaning

    Monk, Bald

  • word

    主観

    Meaning

    Subjectivity

  • word

    地主

    Meaning

    Landlord

  • word

    領主

    Meaning

    Lord

  • word

    主任

    Meaning

    Chief

  • word

    亭主

    Meaning

    Husband, Innkeeper

Words Related to 主義 Through the Kanji 義

These 10 Words contain the Kanji 義 as well.

  • word

    義務

    Meaning

    Duty, Obligation

  • word

    意義

    Meaning

    Significance

  • word

    共産主義

    Meaning

    Communism

  • word

    義理

    Meaning

    Duty, Obligation

  • word

    資本主義

    Meaning

    Capitalism

  • word

    正義

    Meaning

    Justice

  • word

    講義

    Meaning

    Lecture

  • word

    名義

    Meaning

    Name, Title

  • word

    義

    Meaning

    Duty

  • word

    定義

    Meaning

    Definition

Learn the Word 主義

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Shugi' (主義) mean?

'Shugi' means 'Doctrine' or 'Principle' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.