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Word of the Day – Sensei

By January 22, 2023Word of the Day

Sensei (noun)

sen-say

a karate or judo instructor.

Japanese: teacher, master, doctor. Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese xiānsheng (xiān ahead + shēng born)

Example sentences

“He greatly admired the sensei and respected his opinion.”

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