Japanese

おんし
Meaning: mentor; respected teacher
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

恩
師

Example sentences

At the graduation ceremony, I expressed my gratitude to my mentor.
恩師に感謝の気持ちを込めて花束を差し上げた。
I gave a bouquet of flowers to my former teacher with feelings of gratitude.
恩師の言葉を何度も心の中で反芻した。
I ruminated on my mentor's words in my heart many times.
恩師の死を悼む
To mourn the death of one's respected teacher.
恩師への報徳を忘れない
I will not forget to repay my teacher's kindness.
彼は生涯、恩師を欽慕した。
He adored his teacher throughout his life.
彼はその本の跋文で、恩師への感謝を述べている。
In the postscript of the book, he expresses his gratitude to his mentor.
恩師に拙著を謹呈した。
I respectfully presented my book to my mentor.
恩師の言葉を拳拳服膺し、精進いたします。
I will take my teacher's words to heart and devote myself to my work.
恩師の椿寿をお祝いして、教え子たちが集まった。
The former students gathered to celebrate their teacher's long life.

Usage Notes

Used to refer to a teacher who had a significant impact on one's life or from whom one received great kindness.

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