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JLPT N3 Vocabulary

主義しゅぎ (shugi)

doctrine,rule,principle

  • JLPT N3
  • noun
  • Pitch 1
  • #367 most frequent

Meaning

主義 (しゅぎ, shugi) is a JLPT N3 noun meaning “doctrine,rule,principle”.

Kanji in this word

主 lord 義 righteousness

Example sentences 12

私わたしは車くるまは持もたない主義しゅぎです。

I do not have a car on principle.

主義しゅぎを貫つらぬく。

Live up to one's principles.

トムは独身どくしん主義しゅぎ者しゃだ。

Tom is a confirmed bachelor.

私わたしは菜食さいしょく主義しゅぎ者しゃです。

I am a vegetarian.

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