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How to pronounce “sensei”
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Pronunciation guide for sensei
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of sensei with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 4 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces
I wanted to find the master, the sensei, the guy, or the lady,
- Definition summary
- A martial arts instructor; especially one for a Japanese martial art.
Example 1 of 4
How to pronounce sensei
Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces

I wanted to find the master, the sensei, the guy, or the lady,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “sensei”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A martial arts instructor; especially one for a Japanese martial art.
- A Japanese (language) teacher (sometimes used as a suffix attached to the name of a teacher, principally in translations from Japanese).
- A teacher, guide or mentor, in the context of Japan.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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