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Kotomora

印いん可か

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Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

dharma transmission; confirmation of awakening

Buddhist term: formal recognition by a master that a disciple has attained enlightenment. Used in Zen and other traditions.

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

certificate of proficiency; license

Secular use: issuing a certificate that confirms mastery in traditional arts such as flower arrangement, tea ceremony, or martial arts. Often used in the phrase 印可を出す or 印可を与える.