This is the 2720th most frequent Japanese word.
秘伝
A secret tradition or confidential teaching passed down.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here, '秘伝' is used to describe ancient, secret knowledge or methods, often associated with tradition or mystique.