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Interesting Fact

The word 師匠（ししょう） means a master or teacher who has trained someone in a particular art or skill. It is especially associated with traditional Japanese disciplines such as kabuki, rakugo, martial arts, tea ceremony, and traditional crafts. The relationship is deeper than simply attending a class: an apprentice may spend years learning directly from a 師匠, including techniques that aren't easily written down. The word captures an old Japanese tradition where knowledge is passed personally from master to student. 🥋🎭