noun
Shuhari; three stages of mastery
A concept from traditional Japanese arts (e.g., tea ceremony, martial arts) describing the progression from faithfully learning fundamentals (守), to breaking with tradition and experimenting (破), to transcending and creating one's own style (離). Often used in modern contexts like software development or business.
守破離の考え方は、武道だけでなくビジネスにも応用できる。
The concept of Shuhari can be applied not only to martial arts but also to business.
師匠は弟子に守破離の精神を教えた。
The master taught his disciple the spirit of Shuhari.