長年の修行の末、師匠は弟子に秘伝の技を授けた。
After many years of training, the master imparted the secret technique to the disciple.
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He became an apprentice to a master of traditional crafts.
師匠から武術の奥義を伝授された。
I was taught the secrets of martial arts by my master.
彼の演奏は若い頃の師匠を彷彿とさせた。
His performance was reminiscent of his master in his younger days.
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.
師匠は掟を破った弟子を破門した。
The master excommunicated the disciple for breaking the rules.
彼は師匠の技を見取りで覚えた。
He learned his master's technique by watching.
彼の才能は師匠を超え、まさに青は藍より出でて藍より青しだ。
His talent surpassed his master's, truly "the blue is deeper than the indigo."
師匠と弟子の間には、拈華微笑の境地とも言える深い心の交流があった。
Between the master and the disciple, there was a deep spiritual connection that could be described as the state of '拈華微笑'.
師匠と弟子の啐啄が大切だ
The synchronization between master and disciple is important.
Usage Notes
Refers to a teacher or master in arts, crafts, or performance. Often used in an apprentice-master relationship.
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