師し父ふ

noun

fatherly master; revered teacher

Refers to a master or teacher who is respected like a father, often in traditional arts, martial arts, or religious contexts. The term carries a strong sense of filial devotion and lifelong mentorship.

• 彼かれは生しょう涯がい、師し父ふを敬うやまい続つづけた。

  He continued to revere his fatherly master throughout his life.

• 武ぶ道どうの世せ界かいでは、師し父ふの教おしえは絶ぜっ対たいである。

  In the world of martial arts, the teachings of one's fatherly master are absolute.