先輩
せんぱい
senpai
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
先輩 (せんぱい (senpai)) means "Senior". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Senior
Also : Elder · Superior · Older person · Predecessor
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Example Sentences
プロジェクトの先輩は、いつも新人の私にアドバイスをくれます。
プロジェクトのせんぱいは、いつもしんじんのわたしにアドバイスをくれます。
My senior on the project always gives advice to the newcomer me.
仕事で困った時、先輩が優しく教えてくれました。
しごとでこまったとき、せんぱいがやさしくおしえてくれました。
When I had trouble at work, my senior kindly taught me.
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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