Japanese word

修道

Pronunciation

Romajishūdō

Meaning

  • nounreligious discipline

Example

彼は若いころから修道に励んでいます。kare wa waka i ko ro ka ra shū dō ni hage n de i ma su

He has devoted himself to religious discipline since he was young.

Illustration for 修道 (religious discipline)

More examples

彼女は修道を通じて、自分の心を見つめています。kano jo wa shū dō o tsū ji te ji bun no kokoro o mi tsu me te i ma su

She looks inward through religious discipline.

Core concept

Describes steadily cultivating the self through disciplined commitment to a spiritual path.

Common phrases

  • 修道に励むshū dō ni hage mu

    devote oneself to religious discipline

  • 修道に専念するshū dō ni sen nen su ru

    dedicate oneself to religious discipline

Similar words

修行shugyō: The sustained effort to improve the body and mind through disciplined religious practice.
精進shōjin: Steady dedication to a spiritual or moral practice and the effort it requires.

Definition in Japanese

宗教上の教えや戒律に従って、心身をきたえること。shū kyō jō no oshi e ya kai ritsu ni shitaga tte shin shin o ki ta e ru ko to

Word origin

The word 修道 (shūdō) joins 修 (shū, "cultivate or train") and 道 (dō, "way"), referring to training oneself through a religious way of life.

Usage tips

  • When a conversation concerns a person's long-term religious commitment, 修道 (shūdō) describes the disciplined practice involved rather than a single ceremony.

Other meanings

  • learningnoun

Related words

  • 修道士shūdōshimonknoun

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