先生
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Base noun form. Used as a respectful title for educators and professionals. Example: 『先生は優しいです』 (sensei wa yasashii desu, 'The teacher is kind.').
Theme

In a university hallway, User is discussing class schedules with their professor, Tanaka-sensei, after a lecture.

先生

せんせい

teacher / professor

People & IdentityOccupations & Roles

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'sensei' (せんせい sensei) in a classroom, teaching with wisdom. 'Sensei' sounds like 'sense' — a teacher has good sense!

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『先生』 (sensei) is a respectful title for teachers, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals. It's commonly used in schools and workplaces to show respect.

Forms

Base: 先生Base noun form. Used as a respectful title for educators and professionals. Example: 『先生は優しいです』 (sensei wa yasashii desu, 'The teacher is kind.').