Sensei

Origin

From Japanese 先生, from Middle Chinese 先生 (sen-ʂænɡ "master", "elder"), from 先 ("former", "first") + 生 ("born", also "master") (compare Mandarin xiānshēng "Mr.").

Full definition of sensei

Noun

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. (colloquial) a Japanese (language) teacher.

Synonyms

• sifu, shifu

Anagrams

• Nessie
• sees in
• seines