JLPT N1
家元
This is the hereditary grand master. They are the ultimate authority for a school of traditional Japanese art.
Readings
1 Noun
The Grand Master
The head of a school of a traditional Japanese art, such as tea ceremony (茶道), flower arrangement (華道), or martial arts. This position is typically hereditary and passed down through a single family line.
Example
彼女 は 茶道 の 家元 の 娘 です 。
She is the daughter of the grand master of a tea ceremony school.
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2 Noun
The Head Family / Headquarters
The head family or the main school/headquarters that represents the lineage of a traditional art.
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