Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 宗門改(しゅうもんあらため) in Japanese

宗門改, 宗門改め
Kana Reading
しゅうもんあらため
Romaji
shūmon'aratame
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Japanese religious census used to repress Christians (Edo period)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

religion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence

On'Yomi: シュウ, ソウ

Kun'Yomi: むね

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

gate, counter for cannons

On'Yomi: モン

Kun'Yomi: かど, と

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

reformation, change, modify, mend, renew, examine, inspect, search

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: あらた.める, あらた.まる

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