noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
inheritance; transmission; passing down
Refers to the passing down of teachings, secrets, or traditions from one generation to the next, often in a master-disciple context. Can be used as a noun or as a suru-verb.
その秘伝は代々相伝されてきた。
The secret tradition has been passed down from generation to generation.
The master transmits the technique to the disciple.