noun
Refers to a student or follower who studies directly under a particular teacher, master, or influential figure, often in academic, artistic, or martial arts contexts.
彼は有名な画家の門下生として修行した。
He trained as a disciple of a famous painter.
その教授の門下生には多くの優秀な研究者がいる。
Among that professor's pupils are many excellent researchers.