Translation and Meaning of: 先生 - sensei
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 先生 (sensei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sensei
Kana: せんせい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: teacher; teacher; doctor
Meaning in English: teacher;master;doctor
Definition: Educators who instruct students in schools and educational institutions.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (先生) sensei
先生 is a Japanese word that means "teacher" or "master". It is composed of the kanji 先 (saki) which means "before" or "front", and 生 (sei) which means "life" or "to be born". The origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the title was used to refer to a master of martial arts or tea ceremony. Over time, the term came to be used to refer to teachers in general, including primary and secondary school teachers. Nowadays, 先生 is a respectful way to refer to teachers, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals who have a high degree of knowledge and skill in their fields of expertise.How to Write in Japanese - (先生) sensei
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Synonyms and Similar - (先生) sensei
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
教師; 先輩; 先生御; 先達; 先哲; 先覚; 師匠; 師範; 指導者; 指導教師; 教育者; 教授; 講師; 知恵者; 知者; 老師; 老師匠; 先陣の人; 先頭に立つ人; 先駆者; 先導者.
Words containing: 先生
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Words with the same pronunciation: せんせい sensei
Example Sentences - (先生) sensei
Below are some example sentences:
遅刻すると先生に怒られる。
Chikoku suru to sensei ni okorareru
If you are late, you will be angry with the teacher.
- 遅刻する - be late
- と - particle indicating joint action
- 先生 - professor
- に - particle that indicates the target of the action
- 怒られる - be reprimanded
マスターは私の先生です。
Masutā wa watashi no sensei desu
The master is my teacher.
- マスター (māsutā) - teacher
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 私の (watashi no) - my/my
- 先生 (sensei) - professor/master
- です (desu) - verb to be/estar
先生は私たちに多くを教えてくれました。
Sensei wa watashitachi ni ooku o oshiete kuremashita
The teacher taught us a lot.
- 先生 (sensei) - professor
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 私たち (watashitachi) - we
- に (ni) - target particle
- 多く (ooku) - very
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 教えてくれました (oshiete kuremashita) - taught us
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "teacher; teacher; doctor" é "(先生) sensei". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
