修行

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 修行 is read しゅぎょう. It means disciplined training, including spiritual practice or training in a craft.
• Basic usage: It describes a monk's rigorous practice at a temple and training to become a chef.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Spiritual discipline
  • 山寺で厳しい修行を続けた describes a young monk continuing rigorous practice at a mountain temple.
• Training in a craft
  • 料理人として修行する means training in the skills needed to work as a chef.