senpai
1 antonyms and opposites of senpai, grouped by meaning.
Noun — In Japanese culture, a more senior or experienced person in a school, workplace, or art form, who acts as a kind of mentor to those below them.
Antonyms
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese senpai.
Full origin of senpai →Frequently asked questions
What does “senpai” mean?
The word “senpai” means in Japanese culture, a more senior or experienced person in a school, workplace, or art form, who acts as a kind of mentor to those below them. In plain terms, a senior person or mentor figure, a term borrowed from Japanese.
How do you pronounce “senpai”?
“Senpai” is pronounced SEHN-peye (/ˈsɛnpaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “senpai” in a sentence?
Here is “senpai” used in a sentence: “As a first-year student, she looked up to her senpai for advice.”
What is the opposite of “senpai”?
The opposite of “senpai” — its antonyms — is kohai.
What part of speech is “senpai”?
“Senpai” is a noun.
Where does the word “senpai” come from?
The word “senpai” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese senpai.