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We found 4 words and 14 examples matching 'せんぱい'
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Most common form: 先輩
noun
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer  (see also: 後輩)
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noun
defeat in war
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noun
1. shuffling of tiles  (mahjong term)
2. cleaning mahjong tiles  (this meaning is restricted to reading せんパイ)
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noun
(more) experienced mother
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かれ
せんぱい
先輩
しょうしん
昇進
おめでとう
った

They congratulated their 'sempai' on his promotion.
わたし
たち
かれ
よき
せんぱい
先輩
として
そんけい
尊敬
している

We respect him as a good senior.
かのじょ
彼女
せんぱい
先輩
して
しょうしん
昇進
した

She was promoted over the heads of her seniors.
ふだん
普段
ものしず
物静
かな
せんぱい
先輩
かい
では
げいいん
鯨飲
する

My superior at work, who is usually quiet, drinks like a fish at drinking parties.
かれ
しごと
仕事
うえ
わたし
せんぱい
先輩

He has more experience on the job than I.
 
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