先輩
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 先輩
1
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
Examples
私たちは彼をよき先輩として尊敬している。
We respect him as a good senior.
Kanji in this Word
先
6 strokes
Frequency: 173
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
before
ahead
previous
future
precedence
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さき
ま.ず
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぽん
輩
15 strokes
Frequency: 1365
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
comrade
fellow
people
companions
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-ばら
やから
やかい
ともがら
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