Meaning & use
sensei
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A teacher or instructor, especially of a Japanese martial art.
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Her sensei taught her the proper stance before allowing her to spar.
Students bow to the sensei at the beginning and end of each class.
A note on using this word
A Japanese loanword now widely used in English, especially in the context of martial arts like karate and judo.
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