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宗匠 (そうしょう, soushou) Japanese meaning: master | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 じ 字
Kanji 宗 religion, sect, denomination 匠 artisan, workman, carpenter Related words 師し 匠しょう 師匠 is a more general term for a teacher or mentor in traditional arts and crafts, while 宗匠 specifically implies a master of a school or style, often with a higher status.
先せん 生せい 先生 is a broad term for teacher, doctor, or master, used in many contexts. 宗匠 is more specialized and honorific, limited to traditional arts.
Etymology 宗 (school, sect) + 匠 (artisan, master). The term originally referred to the head of a school of traditional arts, emphasizing both lineage and skill.
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I became a disciple of a tea ceremony master.
The master's tea-making performance was splendid.
