宗旨

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 宗旨 (しゅうし) is a noun for the doctrinal affiliation or religious tenets followed by a temple or household.
• Basic usage: 寺の宗旨について確かめる checks a temple’s doctrine on a signboard, while 家族で宗旨が異なる describes differing affiliations within a family.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Temple doctrine and family affiliation
  • 寺の宗旨 is an institution’s religious position, whereas 宗旨が異なる is a difference of affiliation among people. The word does not mean an ordinary opinion or lifestyle preference.