Sensei

Sensei Meaning & Origin

About Sensei
The name "Sensei" is a Japanese term that translates to "teacher" or "master." It is commonly used to refer to a person who is highly skilled and knowledgeable in a particular field, especially in martial arts or traditional Japanese arts. Sensei is a title of respect and is often used to address instructors, mentors, or experts who guide and teach others in their chosen discipline. It signifies a position of authority, expertise, and wisdom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sensei are male.

Sensei Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 N S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛnˌseɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sensei in Braille

Here's how to represent Sensei in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sensei in braille

How to Spell the Name Sensei in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sensei using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sensei in sign language

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