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Japanese

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

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Example sentences

先生に質問をしました。
I asked the teacher a question.
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.
先生のお話はとても面白かったです。
The teacher's talk was very interesting.
先生が本を貸して下さった。
The teacher kindly lent me a book.
姉は学校で先生をしています。
My older sister is a teacher at a school.

Usage Notes

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

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