1A system of belief in gods or the supernatural, along with its teachings; a religion or religious denomination, or one's affiliation with it.
彼はある宗教の信者だが、普段はあまりその話をしない。
He follows a certain religion, but doesn't talk about it much in everyday life.
日本では信教の自由、つまり宗教を選ぶ自由が憲法で保障されている。
In Japan, freedom of religion — the freedom to choose one's religion — is guaranteed by the constitution.
世界には数多くの宗教があり、それぞれ独自の教えを持つ。
There are many religions in the world, each with its own teachings.
2Religious activities or practices — a general term covering worship, rituals, missionary work, and the like.
週末に教会の宗教活動に参加している人が多い。
Many people take part in church religious activities on weekends.
彼女はお寺の宗教行事の運営を手伝っている。
She helps run the temple's religious events.