師弟(してい)

してい
noun
master and disciple; teacher and student
1. master and disciple; teacher and student
Refers to the relationship between a teacher/master and their student/disciple. Emphasizes the traditional, often deep personal bond in mentorship.
師弟(してい)関係(かんけい)を結(むす)ぶ。
To form a master-disciple relationship.
二人(ふたり)の師弟(してい)関係(かんけい)は30年(ねん)にもなる。
Their master-student relationship has lasted over 30 years.
師弟(してい)の絆(きずな)は深(ふか)く、弟子(でし)は今(いま)でも師(し)の教(おし)えを大切(たいせつ)にしている。
The bond between master and disciple is deep, and the disciple still cherishes the master's teachings.

Composed of 師(し) (master/teacher) + 弟(てい) (disciple/younger), referring to the pair of teacher and student together. Implies a traditional mentorship bond, often in arts, martial arts, crafts, or academic disciplines.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 師弟(してい)関係(かんけい): master-disciple relationship
  • 師弟(してい)の絆(きずな): the bond between master and student
  • 師弟(してい)愛(あい): love/affection between master and student
  • 師弟(してい)対決(たいけつ): a showdown between master and pupil

CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japanese culture, the 師弟(してい)関係(かんけい) carries deep significance, especially in traditional arts (茶道(さどう), 華道(かどう), 書道(しょどう)), martial arts, and apprenticeship-based crafts. The relationship often extends beyond mere instruction to include personal guidance and lifelong respect.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 弟子(でし): disciple/pupil — the student only
  • 師匠(ししょう): master/teacher — the teacher only
  • 門下生(もんかせい): student under a master — the disciple viewed from the school's perspective
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