Japanese

せんせい
Meaning: teacher; master; doctor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

先
生

Example sentences

I asked the teacher a question.
部屋に先生がいる
The teacher is in the room.
先生と話して問題を解決した
I talked with my teacher and solved the problem.
先生は学生に対して親切です。
The teacher is kind to the students.
「先生」「はい、ここにいます」
‘Professor.’ ‘Yes, I'm here.’
先生は、明日学校にいらっしゃいますか。
Will the teacher be at school tomorrow?
授業の終わりに、先生にいくつか質問をした。
At the end of the class, I asked the teacher a few questions.
先生が本を貸してくださいました。
The teacher kindly lent me a book.
分からないことがあれば、先生なり先輩なりに聞いてください。
If there is something you do not understand, please ask a teacher or a senior.
彼は廊下で先生に呼び止められた。
He was stopped by a teacher in the hallway.

Usage Notes

Used for teachers, doctors, lawyers, and other respected professionals.

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