LookItUpsensei
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsɛnseɪ/ · UK /ˈsenseɪ/
sensei means: A teacher of a Japanese fighting sport, such as karate or judo.
noun
A teacher of a Japanese fighting sport, such as karate or judo.
- Our sensei teaches karate.
- The students bowed to their sensei before practice.
- Ask your sensei to check your technique.
A teacher of the Japanese language, sometimes addressed by this title after their name.
- Our sensei explained the new kanji.
- Tanaka-sensei teaches Japanese on Tuesdays.
- I asked my sensei how to pronounce the word.
A teacher, respected guide, or mentor in Japan.
- Her sensei taught her calligraphy.
- In Japan, pupils often address their teacher as sensei.
- He visited his old sensei to ask for advice.
Questions about sensei
What does sensei mean?
A teacher of a Japanese fighting sport, such as karate or judo.
What is sensei in other languages?
Türkçe: dövüş sanatları hocası · Español: sensei · Français: sensei · Deutsch: Sensei · Italiano: sensei · 日本語: 師範
How do you pronounce sensei?
In American English /ˈsɛnseɪ/; in British English /ˈsenseɪ/.
How do you use sensei in a sentence?
Our sensei teaches karate. The students bowed to their sensei before practice.
Learn sensei while you read
LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.
Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad