noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
transmission from father to son; handing down of secrets from father to son
Refers to the passing down of knowledge, skills, or secrets of an art, craft, trade, or learning exclusively from father to son. Often used in traditional contexts.
The techniques of that school have been handed down from father to son.
父子相伝の秘伝が、ここに記されている。
The secret teachings passed from father to son are recorded here.
A yojijukugo composed of 父子 (father and son) and 相伝 (mutual transmission). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound directly expresses the concept of transmission from father to son.