In the south learning, a method of learning from Gi Shin was adopted, and annotation by Jo Gen such as "Mao shi," 'Sanrai' (three classical texts on rites), as well as annotation by Wang Bi for "Zhouyi," Gikoden for "Shosho," and annotation by To Yo for "Shunju" were honored.
南学では魏晋の学風が踏襲され、『毛詩』「三礼」の鄭玄注以外に、『周易』は王弼注、『尚書』は偽孔伝、『春秋』は杜預注が尊ばれた。