senpai

Examples

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• I couldn't be more satisfied, Senpai!

  I Could Dom (2024)

• Notice me, Senpai, notice me.

  Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls (2023)

• I guess the only thing left to say is, notice me, Senpai, notice me!

  Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls (2023)

• And it's very hierarchical, like you do what the senpai tell you to do.

• Saki-senpai was always kind of like Makiko-senpai's rival.

  Under Two Flags (1936)

• Also, in the past, there used to be a senpai-kohai older worker, younger worker system, where more experienced staff mentored their subordinates, but now everyone is equal, so everyone is alone," he says.

  Blog text (23)

• First-years must address upperclassmen as senpai to pay proper homage to them.

• At the university, students respect their senpai and seek their advice on academic matters.

Synonyms

S

senior

vssenpai

209 2.7

A person who is older than another person

is broader, adding experience, status, and cultural mentor role beyond age

E

elder

vssenpai

177 3.1

An older person who is respected for age and experience

is similar but also implies mentorship and cultural hierarchical role

Surface Forms

Etymology