Slang Bridge

Japanese & English slang and culture expressions

noun

senpai

Reading: せんぱいRomaji: senpai

Japanese: 先輩

#culture#spoken-common

Meaning

  • A senior person in school, clubs, or work.

Examples

  • I asked my senpai.
  • A senior from my club.

Nuance

  • respect
  • relationship

Notes

  • Not just age; it's about group hierarchy.