noun
disciple of Confucius; Confucian school
Refers to the followers of Confucius or the Confucian tradition collectively. Often used in historical or philosophical contexts.
彼は孔門の高弟として知られている。
He is known as a distinguished disciple of Confucius.
孔門の教えは東アジアに広く伝わった。
The teachings of the Confucian school spread widely across East Asia.