Japanese word

創価学会

Pronunciation

Romajisōkagakkai

Meaning

  • nounSoka Gakkai

Example

友達は創価学会の会員です。tomo dachi wa sō ka gak kai no kai in de su

My friend is a member of Soka Gakkai.

Illustration for 創価学会 (Soka Gakkai)

More examples

私は創価学会について授業で学びました。watashi wa sō ka gak kai ni tsu i te ju gyō de mana bi ma shi ta

I learned about Soka Gakkai in class.

Core concept

A Buddhist religious organization based on Nichiren's teachings that guides members in faith and community activities.

Common phrases

  • 創価学会の会員sō ka gak kai no kai in

    Soka Gakkai member

  • 創価学会に入るsō ka gak kai ni hai ru

    join Soka Gakkai

Definition in Japanese

日蓮の教えに基づく仏教の信仰団体。nichi ren no oshi e ni moto zu ku buk kyō no shin kō dan tai

Word origin

創価 (sōka, "value creation") joins 学会 (gakkai, "association") to form the name 創価学会 (Sōka Gakkai), which began as a society devoted to value-creating education.

Usage tips

  • English-language news and conversation may use Soka Gakkai when discussing a Japanese Buddhist organization or its activities overseas.

Related words

  • 創価学会員sōkagakukaiinSoka Gakkai membernoun

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