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奥義

おうぎ

N1secret technique · mystery

Examples

師匠は最後に剣術の奥義を弟子へ伝えた。

ゲームの主人公は修行を終えて新しい奥義を覚えた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 奥義 and read おうぎ, it is a school's deepest secret technique, or an ultimate move in fiction and games.
  • Basic usage: It is passed from a sword master to a disciple and learned by a game hero after training.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Secret mastery rather than ordinary tip
    • The word suggests advanced knowledge reserved until substantial training has been completed.

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