直じき弟で子し

noun

direct disciple; personal pupil

Refers to a student who learns directly under a master, as opposed to an indirect or second-generation student. Often used in traditional arts, crafts, or martial arts contexts.

• 彼かれはあの有ゆう名めいな陶とう芸げい家かの直じき弟で子しだ。

  He is a direct disciple of that famous potter.

• 師し匠しょうは直じき弟で子しにしか秘ひ伝でんを教おしえなかった。

  The master taught the secret techniques only to his direct disciples.