This is the 1813th most frequent Japanese word.
宗
"宗" means "religion," "sect," or "origin/master."
In this sentence, 『宗派』 (shūha) utilizes 『宗』 as a component indicating religious sect. The word refers to divisions within a religion based on differing beliefs or practices.
この寺には多くの宗派が集まっています。
Many sects gather at this temple.
Here, 『宗』 (shū) represents a central belief or creed, personal to the individual, indicating alignment or strict adherence to a philosophical ideology.
彼は武士道を自分の宗として崇拝しています。
He worships Bushido as his own creed.
In this sentence, 『宗教』 (shūkyō) incorporates 『宗』 to signify 'religion' as a structured with practices, beliefs, and teachings.