noun
Ogasawara school of etiquette
Refers specifically to the Ogasawara family's tradition of formal manners and ceremonial etiquette. Often used in contexts of traditional Japanese culture.
彼女は小笠原流の礼儀作法を習っている。
She is learning the etiquette of the Ogasawara school.
noun
punctilious etiquette
By extension, used colloquially to refer to extremely strict or formal manners, not necessarily limited to the actual Ogasawara school.
そんな小笠原流の挨拶は、普通の会社では必要ないよ。
You don't need that kind of punctilious greeting in an ordinary company.
noun
Ogasawara school of archery
Refers to the Ogasawara tradition of archery, including horseback archery (yabusame). A historical martial art.
小笠原流の流鏑馬は、鎌倉時代から続く伝統行事だ。
The Ogasawara school's yabusame is a traditional event dating back to the Kamakura period.
noun
Ogasawara school of military strategy
Historical school of military strategy founded by the Ogasawara clan. Rarely used in modern contexts except in historical discussions.
小笠原流は、武家の戦術としても知られていた。
The Ogasawara school was also known for its samurai military tactics.