Guide - Douin

Japanese: 導引 - どういん

〘noun〙① To lead; to give directions. ※Engishiki (927) 20 "Shakuden (abbreviated) Five people to praise (one judge, two observers, two students, all with their hands together and _one _Doin ritual)" [Nanshi - Liangbonki Vol. 1, Emperor Gaozu] ② A type of health regimen practiced by the Taoists. A method of longevity that draws air into the body, thereby calming the mind and controlling desires. ※Honcho Bunsui (around 1060) 3, Shenxian (Shunsumi Zenjo) "The secret of the flying liquid: _the _secret of the immortal secret; Doin's teachings: the _art of _longevity " [Zhuangzi - carved meaning] ③ To give a massage as a medical treatment. Also, the person who does this. Massage. ※Joruri - Genpei Nunobiki Taki (1749) 3 "Dauin (Doin) borrows the acupuncturist's hands"

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Japanese:

〘名〙① 導くこと。道案内。※延喜式（927）二〇「釈奠〈略〉賛引五人〈弾正一人・観者二人・学生二人、並掌_二導引事_一〉」〔南史‐梁本紀上・高祖〕② 道家で行なう一種の養生法。大気を体内に引き入れ、これにより心をしずめ欲を制する長生法。※本朝文粋（1060頃）三・神仙〈春澄善縄〉「飛液秘_二不死之飡_一、道引伝_二長生之術_一」〔荘子‐刻意〕③ もみ療治をすること。また、その者。按摩。※浄瑠璃・源平布引滝（1749）三「導引(ダウイン)鍼医の手先を借」

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