word
Japanese
Sensei
SEN-say
/ˈsɛnseɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sensei
Dictionary meaning
A teacher or instructor, especially in Japanese martial arts or cultural disciplines.
History and origin
Japanese
Common mispronunciations
SEN-see
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