衣鉢

Readings

Kana: いはつ、えはつ、えはち
Romaji: ihatsu, ehatsu, ehachi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

mysteries of one's master's art

2

robes and a bowl (monk's key possessions auctioned off at his funeral); transmission of the dharma from master to disciple (in Zen)

(Buddhist term)
Note: original meaning

Kanji

Readings: イ、 エ、 ころも、 きぬ、 -ぎ
Meanings: garment, clothes, dressing
Readings: ハチ、 ハツ
Meanings: bowl, rice tub, pot, crown