Meaning of senpai | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The senior member of a group in Japanese arts; a mentor.
2. An upperclassman or elder student, in the context of Japan.
   slang

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Examples

“Senpai are also known to intercede on behalf of their kohai to explain their mistakes.”

“They usually act as a mentor for kōhai, although in reality not all senpai are as generous or genuine about mentoring junior colleagues.”

“Many senpai attend the same dōjō for decades.”

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