先輩
せんぱい
senpai
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4

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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

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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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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