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sensei

The correct spelling is sensei.

How to pronounce sensei

noun

IPA: /ˈsɛnseɪ/

Say it like: Sen-saee

The correct spelling is sensei. A martial arts instructor. Sensei of martial arts usually live and/or work at a dojo where they instruct their apprentices. A live-in apprentice is also called uchi-deshi.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A martial arts instructor. Sensei of martial arts usually live and/or work at a dojo where they instruct their apprentices. A live-in apprentice is also called uchi-deshi.
  2. 2.A Japanese (language) teacher.
  3. 3.A suffix attached to the name of a teacher (principally in translations from Japanese)

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