N5
せんせい (sensei)
先生
teacher, master, doctor
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A title used after a person's name or as a standalone term of respect for teachers, doctors, lawyers, etc. (教師、医師、弁護士など、尊敬の意を込めて名前の後ろにつける、または単独で使う敬称です。)
📝 Example Sentences
山田先生はとても親切です。
Mr./Ms. Yamada is very kind.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "先生"!
ジョンさんは日本語の_______です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 日本語を教えている人なので「先生」が適切です。
English: Since John teaches Japanese, '先生' (sensei) is appropriate.
English: Since John teaches Japanese, '先生' (sensei) is appropriate.
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