衣鉢

いはつ

Also written えはつ, えはち

Meanings

1. Noun mysteries of one's master's art
2. robes and a bowl (monk's key possessions auctioned off at his funeral) (figuratively: transmission of the dharma from master to disciple (in Zen)) (original meaning)

Kanji

• 衣 garment. Read as イ.
• 鉢 bowl. Read as ハツ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists