noun
Oie school of calligraphy
A calligraphy school based on the gyōsho (semi-cursive) style, popular during the Edo period. Also known as the Sonen school or Shorenin school. Cross-referenced with 青蓮院流.
See also: 青蓮院流
御家流は江戸時代に広く学ばれた書道の流派です。
The Oie school is a calligraphy school that was widely studied in the Edo period.
彼女は御家流
She is learning Oie-style calligraphy.
The name 御家流 (Oie-ryū) likely derives from its association with the imperial or noble household (御家), reflecting its prestige during the Edo period. The exact origin is uncertain.