sensei
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/ˈsɛnseɪ/
English
Definitions
noun
- A martial arts instructor. Sensei of martial arts usually live and/or work at a dojo where they instruct their apprentices. A live-in apprentice is also called uchi-deshi.
- A Japanese (language) teacher.
- A suffix attached to the name of a teacher (principally in translations from Japanese)
Related words
Synonyms
sifu, shifumastercounselorteacherdominusmarsemartial artistaikidokainstructortuhonschoolmasterinstructressinstructeegurukendokaapprenticemaster craftsman