Senpai vs. Sensei

Senpai vs. Sensei — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Senpai and Sensei

Senpainoun

The senior member of a group in Japanese arts; a mentor.

Senseinoun

a Japanese (language) teacher.

Senpainoun

An upperclassman or elder student.

Senseinoun

a suffix attached to the name of a teacher (principally in translations from Japanese)

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