A master or teacher who instructs apprentices in arts or skills; someone who guides disciples. Often used with affection or respect.
茶道の師匠に一から礼法を習った。
I learned etiquette from the tea ceremony master from scratch.
若い芸人は師匠の前で必死に芸を披露した。
The young performer did his best to perform in front of his master.
師匠の教えは今でも私の指針になっている。
My master's teachings still guide me today.
In sumo: the stable master (oyakata) who runs a stable; the title used by rikishi when addressing their stablemaster.
若い力士は日々師匠の指導を受けている。
Young wrestlers receive instruction from their stable master every day.
師匠は弟子の稽古を厳しく見守った。
The stablemaster closely supervised his disciples' training.