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.
師匠から印可を受ける。
Receive dharma transmission from one's master.
彼は印可を授
He is a high-ranking monk qualified to grant dharma transmission.
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.
華道の師範が弟子に印可を出した。
The flower arrangement master issued a certificate of proficiency to the disciple.
印可を得て、独立した教室を開くことができた。
After receiving the certificate, I was able to open my own school.