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a student must never forget to honor their teacher
Proverb emphasizing deep respect for one's teacher; literally 'walk three steps behind so as not to step on the teacher's shadow'.
「三歩下がって師の影を踏まず」という言葉は、師弟関係の礼儀を表している。
The saying 'a student must never forget to honor their teacher' expresses the etiquette of the master-disciple relationship.
A traditional Japanese proverb reflecting Confucian values of respect for one's teacher. The exact historical origin is uncertain.