先輩

How to remember it

先 (before) + 輩 (fellow) — a fellow who came before you in a group.

Example sentences

• 先輩にやり方を教わった。

  せんぱいにやりかたをおそわった。

  A senior taught me how to do it.

• 彼は会社の先輩だ。

  かれはかいしゃのせんぱいだ。

  He is my senior at the company.

Usage

Used in school, work, and clubs for those who joined earlier than you.

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