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JLPT N1 Advanced

師匠

Master or mentor in a traditional art, craft, or skill.

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お師匠さん more respectful
お師匠様 very respectful
Noun

"Master" / "Mentor" (in a traditional skill)

Refers to an expert practitioner in traditional arts or crafts who takes on disciples to transmit specific skills and lineage.

Example

いつか 師匠 を 超える の が 私 の 夢 です 。

My dream is to one day surpass my master.

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師匠
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Master or mentor in a traditional art, craft, or skill.
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