門下
Meanings
1
one's pupil; one's student; one's follower
Refers to a person who studies under or follows a particular teacher, master, or school. Often used in academic, artistic, or martial arts contexts.
He is a pupil of that famous painter.
We are recruiting students/disciples.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の門下に入るto become someone's disciple/pupil
He became a disciple of a famous painter.
- 〈人〉の門下で学ぶto study under someone's tutelage
She studied for many years under that master's tutelage.
- 〈人〉門下a student/follower of <person> (used as a modifier)
He is known as a painter who studied under Picasso.