教義(きょうぎ)

きょうぎ
noun
doctrine, dogma, tenet
1. doctrine, dogma, tenet
The official teachings or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or ideology. The fundamental principles that adherents are expected to accept and follow.
その宗教(しゅうきょう)の教義(きょうぎ)を学(まな)ぶ。
To study the doctrine of that religion.
教義(きょうぎ)に反(はん)する行為(こうい)は許(ゆる)されなかった。
Acts that went against the doctrine were not permitted.
この宗派(しゅうは)は教義(きょうぎ)の解釈(かいしゃく)をめぐって分裂(ぶんれつ)した歴史(れきし)がある。
This sect has a history of splitting over the interpretation of doctrine.

USAGE:
Primarily used in discussions of religion, theology, and philosophy. Can also be used metaphorically for rigid ideological principles. More formal and specific than 教(おし)え (teachings).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 教義(きょうぎ)を学(まな)ぶ: to study doctrine
  • 教義(きょうぎ)に従(したが)う: to follow doctrine
  • 教義(きょうぎ)に反(はん)する: to go against doctrine
  • 教義(きょうぎ)の解釈(かいしゃく): interpretation of doctrine

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 教(おし)え: teachings (general, less formal)
  • ドグマ: dogma (loanword, often negative connotation)
  • 信条(しんじょう): creed, belief (personal conviction)
  • 経典(きょうてん): scripture, sacred text
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