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Definition and meaning of 先輩 - せんぱい in Japanese

せんぱい先輩
senpai

N4

1.senior, superior

Noun

先輩と連絡を取ってください。
Please keep in touch with the senior.
せんぱい先輩
senpai

N4

1.Senior or superior person at work, school, or organization.

Noun

私の先輩はとても優しい人です。
My senior is a very kind person.
先輩に教えてもらったことが役に立つ。
The things I learned from my senior are helpful.
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2.senior and junior relationships in Japanese culture.

Wikipedia definition

私の先輩は私より経験が豊富です。
My senpai has more experience than me.
先輩には尊敬と敬意を示すべきです。
One should show respect and reverence to their senpai.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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