n. [ L. initiatio: cf. F. initiation. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc. “The initiation of courses of events.” Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order. [ 1913 Webster ]
Silence is the first thing that is taught us at our initiation into sacred mysteries. Broome. [ 1913 Webster ]
[そくしゅう, sokushuu](n) (1) entrance fee; initiation fee; registration fee; present to a teacher; (2) (arch) gift of dried meat from a new vassal or pupil[Add to Longdo]