先輩
せんぱい
senpai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

先輩 (せんぱい (senpai)) means "elder · senior · superior". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

elder · senior · superior

Also : elder · senior · superior · progenitor · predecessor · older person

Example Sentences

先輩に会います。

せんぱいにあいます。

I meet senior (at school, work, etc.).

先輩は親切です。

せんぱいはしんせつです。

senior (at school, work, etc.) is kind.

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