Japanese

おうぎ
Meaning: mysteries; secrets; hidden principles
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

奥
義

Example sentences

I was taught the secrets of martial arts by my master.
彼は師匠から伝統的な陶芸の奥義を伝授された。
He was initiated into the secrets of traditional pottery by his master.
彼は武道の奥義を会得した
He mastered the secrets of martial arts.
彼は六韜三略を読み耽り、兵法の奥義を極めた。
He immersed himself in the Six Secret Teachings and Three Strategies, mastering the secrets of strategy.
その秘伝の奥義は、代々の家元によって血脈相承されてきた。
The secret techniques have been passed down from generation to generation by successive heads of the school through Kechimyaku Sōjō.

Usage Notes

Refers to the deepest and most essential secrets or techniques of an art, craft, or martial science. Often used in the context of passing down knowledge from master to disciple.

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