No. 2,720 in Japanese
秘伝
A secret tradition or confidential teaching passed down.
In a sentence
その寿司は代々伝わる秘伝のレシピで作られている。
The sushi is made using a secret recipe passed down through generations.
Here, '秘伝' is used to refer to a secret recipe or technique that is carefully preserved and handed down, emphasizing its exclusivity and value.
彼は武道の秘伝を学ぶために数年もの修行を積んだ。
He underwent years of training to learn the secret techniques of martial arts.
In this sentence, '秘伝' refers to specialized and confidential knowledge or techniques in martial arts, highlighting their complexity and the effort needed to master them.
この薬は古代の秘伝に基づいて作られていると言われる。
This medicine is said to be made based on ancient secrets.
Here, '秘伝' is used to describe ancient, secret knowledge or methods, often associated with tradition or mystique.
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