教 義(きょうぎ)

きょうぎ

noun

doctrine, dogma, tenet

formalacademic

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

Related Words

Compare: 教(おし)え (teachings)

Compare: 信条(しんじょう) (creed, belief)

Compare: 経典(きょうてん) (scripture, sacred text)

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Added 2026.2.23 8:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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