禅師は弟子に「かつ！」と喝を入れた。
The Zen master gave a loud shout 'Katsu!' to his disciple.
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He became an apprentice to a famous potter and continued his training.
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.
師匠は掟を破った弟子を破門した。
The master excommunicated the disciple for breaking the rules.
その技術は師から弟子へと口伝された
That technique was orally transmitted from master to disciple.
彼は出藍の誉れ高い弟子だ
He is a disciple highly praised for surpassing his master.
高浜虚子は、正岡子規の弟子として「ホトトギス」を主宰しました。
Takahama Kyoshi presided over 'Hototogisu' as a disciple of Masaoka Shiki.
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.
師の厳しい言葉を前に、弟子は兢懼の至りに震えていた。
Faced with the teacher's harsh words, the disciple was trembling in extreme awe.
Usage Notes
Refers to a person who receives instruction from a master in fields like academia, religion, or arts.
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