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.').