Translation of Japanese word "先生" to English
先生
せんせい
[sensei]
IPA: /sẽ̞ɯsɛ̝ɪ/
Meaning
NounA person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
How to use
先生 (sensei) — 'teacher / master / doctor'. Used for: teachers, doctors, lawyers, and other respected professionals. 先生、質問があります — Teacher, I have a question.
🇬🇧 English
teacher
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 先生
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せんせい
Romaji Transcription: sensei
Example Sentences
先生は優しい人です。
せんせいは やさしい ひとです。
The teacher is a kind person.
先生に質問をしました。
せんせいに しつもんを しました。
I asked the teacher a question.
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Common phrases
- 先生に聞く— to ask the teacher
- 先生、質問があります— Teacher, I have a question
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Frequency rank: #76 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "先生" mean?▼
The Japanese word "先生" means "teacher" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "先生"?▼
The word "先生" is read as "せんせい" (sensei). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a teacher or instructor.".
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