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Meanings
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secret techniques; inner mysteries; essence
Refers to the deepest, most essential principles or secret techniques of an art, skill, or discipline. Often used in martial arts, traditional arts, or any field with a hidden core of mastery.
The master finally passed on the secret techniques to his disciple.
This book records the inner mysteries of the tea ceremony.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の奥義を極めるto master the secret techniques (of an art or skill)
After years of training, he mastered the secret techniques of swordsmanship.
- 〈人〉に奥義を伝えるto pass down the secret techniques to someone
The master passed down the secret techniques to his top disciple.
- 〈人〉から奥義を授かるto be granted the secret techniques by someone
He was granted the secret techniques of jujutsu by his teacher.
- 奥義を明かすto reveal the secret techniques
The old master revealed the family's secret techniques on his deathbed.