shua
Definition
- Noun:
- Any branch of Shinto other than Kokka: "Shua" refers specifically to any sect, denomination, or school within the Shinto religion that is distinct from the state-sponsored Kokka Shinto (State Shinto).
Usage
- The term "shua" is a specialized noun used primarily in academic, historical, or religious studies contexts to categorize non-state forms of Shinto.
- It is used to discuss the diversity of religious practices and organizations within Shinto, contrasting them with the government-controlled institution.
Examples
- Noun:
- The scholar's research focused on several prominent shua that flourished during the Meiji period.
- Unlike Kokka Shinto, a shua is typically organized around a specific shrine or a particular set of teachings and practices.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical analysis to describe the period before and after State Shinto's official dominance (c. 1868-1945), when various independent shua operated.
- In comparative religious studies, shua can be analyzed for their folk beliefs, rituals, and community structures.
Variants and Related Words
- Sectarian Shinto: A common English synonym or descriptive phrase for "shua."
- Kokka Shinto (or State Shinto): The specific branch from which a shua is distinguished.
- Shrine Shinto (Jinja Shinto): A major category that includes many shua.
- Folk Shinto (Minzoku Shinto): Another category often encompassing practices of various shua.
Synonyms
- Sect Shinto
- Denominational Shinto
- Non-state Shinto
Notes
- "Shua" is a term of classification. It is not typically used in everyday conversation but is essential for precise discussion in its field.
- The concept highlights the pluralistic nature of Shinto outside of its formal, state-controlled apparatus.
Noun
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any branch of Shinto other than Kokka
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