plural sensei or senseis
: a teacher or instructor usually of Japanese martial arts (such as karate or judo)
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Casey Marie Jones, the daughter of April O'Neil and Casey Jones, became their sensei.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
One moment in particular that had the audience chuckling was when Anderson revealed that production was paused to wait for their sensei, Benicio del Toro.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
That was the sort of thing only Michiko-sensei could come out with.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The sensei’s quarterback, Jackson Brousseau, got sacked six times.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
One moment in particular that had the audience chuckling was when Anderson revealed that production was paused to wait for their sensei, Benicio del Toro.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
That was the sort of thing only Michiko-sensei could come out with.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The sensei’s quarterback, Jackson Brousseau, got sacked six times.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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