先生
せんせい
sensei
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
先生 (せんせい (sensei)) means "Teacher". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Teacher
Also : Master · Instructor
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Example Sentences
昨日、先生に質問しました。
きのう、せんせいにしつもんしました。
I asked the teacher a question yesterday.
この先生は学生をよく理解します。
このせんせいはがくせいをよくりかいします。
This teacher understands students well.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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