五ご明みょう

noun

the five sciences of ancient India

Historical term referring to the five traditional branches of learning in ancient India: grammar and composition, arts and mathematics, medicine, logic, and philosophy. Used in Buddhist and scholarly contexts.

• 五ご明みょうは古こ代だいインドの学がく問もん体たい系けいを指さす。

  Gomyō refers to the academic system of ancient India.