Vocabulary

What does 主義 (しゅぎ, shugi) mean?

主義 (しゅぎ, shugi) means -ism, principle.

Quick facts
Readingしゅぎ
Romajishugi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
しゅぎ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshugi

-ism, principle

  1. 1noun doctrine; rule; principle

Example sentences

  • He's a perfectionist.

  • I follow the principle of valuing nature.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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