1.
direct transmission (of a skill or technique), taught personally by a master
A skill, technique, recipe, or body of knowledge that has been passed down directly from master to student in person, not through intermediaries or books. Carries a sense of authenticity and authority.
Common patterns
- ～直伝の + noun: directly transmitted ~
- 師匠直伝: directly from the master
- 母/祖母/父直伝: directly from one's mother/grandmother/father
Common collocations
- 直伝の技: directly transmitted technique
- 直伝の味: a flavor handed down directly
- 直伝のレシピ: a recipe taught firsthand
Usage
Almost always used as a modifier in the pattern ～直伝の. Implies authenticity, tradition, and personal connection. Commonly used in food, martial arts, craftsmanship, and traditional arts. Often appears in advertising and media to emphasize that something is the 'real deal,' learned from an authoritative source.