信徒

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 信徒, read しんと, denotes a member who believes in and follows a particular religion or sect.
• Basic usage: It names members of a religious community praying in a chapel or supporting temple repairs.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A follower of a religion
  • It means an ordinary member who believes in and follows a religion or sect, rather than its leader.