老ろう師し

noun

old master; venerable teacher

Respectful term for an elderly teacher or master, often in traditional arts, scholarship, or martial arts. Conveys deep respect and seniority.

• 彼かれは書しょ道どうの老ろう師しに師し事じしている。

  He studies under an old master of calligraphy.

• 老ろう師しの教おしえは今いまも心こころに残のこっている。

  The teachings of my old teacher still remain in my heart.

noun

old monk; aged priest

Specifically refers to an elderly Buddhist monk or priest, often a senior figure in a temple. Used with reverence.

• 老ろう師しは毎まい朝あさ、本ほん堂どうで読経どきょうする。

  The old monk chants sutras in the main hall every morning.