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奥許し (おくゆるし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
secret teachings ; initiation ; diploma
Refers to the transmission of secret or esoteric knowledge, often in traditional arts, martial arts, or religious contexts. Can also denote the certificate or diploma given upon completion of such initiation.
Similar words 免めん 許きょ 免許 is a general license or permit, while 奥許し specifically refers to the transmission of secret or inner teachings, often with a diploma.
伝でん 授じゅ 伝授 is the act of passing on knowledge or skills, whereas 奥許し implies the granting of access to the deepest, often secret, aspects of an art.
Etymology Compound of 奥 (oku, 'inner, deep') and 許し (yurushi, 'permission, license'). Literally 'inner permission', referring to the granting of access to secret or esoteric teachings.
Years of training are required to obtain the secret teachings of the tea ceremony.
