noun
Daruma sect; Zen Buddhism
Rare term for a Zen Buddhist sect. Primarily encountered in historical or religious contexts.
See also: 禅宗
達磨宗は、鎌倉時代に栄えた禅宗の一派である。
The Daruma sect was a Zen Buddhist school that flourished in the Kamakura period.
noun
confusing medieval poetry style
Archaic derogatory term for a style of medieval Japanese poetry considered obscure or confusing, associated with 達磨歌.
See also: 達磨歌
「達磨宗」という語は、難解な和歌の作風を揶揄して使われた。
The term 'Daruma sect' was used to mock an obscure style of waka poetry.