a student must never forget to honor their teacher
Proverb emphasizing deep respect for one's teacher; literally 'walk three steps behind so as not to step on the teacher's shadow'.
The saying 'a student must never forget to honor their teacher' expresses the etiquette of the master-disciple relationship.
Standard kanji spelling for this proverb.
Variant with 下がって written in kana.
A traditional Japanese proverb reflecting Confucian values of respect for one's teacher. The exact historical origin is uncertain.