noun
Shorin-ryu; Okinawan school of karate
A major traditional style of Okinawan karate, often contrasted with Shorei-ryu. The name literally means 'Shaolin style'.
彼は少林流空手の達人だ。
He is a master of Shorin-ryu karate.
少林流は沖縄で生まれた空手の流派の一つです。
Shorin-ryu is one of the karate schools that originated in Okinawa.
From 少林 (Shōrin, 'Shaolin') + 流 (ryū, 'style/school'). The name reflects the style's claimed connection to Shaolin kung fu, though the exact historical derivation is uncertain.