word
senpai
SEN-pie
ˈsɛnpaɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
senpai
Dictionary meaning
Japanese term for a senior colleague or mentor
History and origin
Japanese
Pronunciation tips
Often used in anime to mean a sought-after older figure
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