plural sensei or senseis
: a teacher or instructor usually of Japanese martial arts (such as karate or judo)
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Del Toro plays Bob’s sensei and teaches him how to live without fear — and pushes him out of a speeding car.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
In the Karate Kid films, John is a Vietnam war veteran and the no-nonsense sensei at the Cobra Kai Dojo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In act one, Miyagi-Do starts off poorly, outclassed by the Iron Dragons and their team of international fighters, including a three-time champ for a sensei.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
John trained Johnny and feuded with Daniel's sensei, Mr. Miyagi.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
In the Karate Kid films, John is a Vietnam war veteran and the no-nonsense sensei at the Cobra Kai Dojo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In act one, Miyagi-Do starts off poorly, outclassed by the Iron Dragons and their team of international fighters, including a three-time champ for a sensei.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
John trained Johnny and feuded with Daniel's sensei, Mr. Miyagi.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sensei
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“Sensei.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensei. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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