How to Say ‘Senior staff’ in Japanese
先輩
senpai
[sen-pie]
🇯🇵 In Japan: 先輩 is not just "senior" by age or job title; it means someone with more experience in the same school or workplace. In Japanese companies, this relationship often carries an expectation of guidance and support.
Phrase Breakdown
先輩
senpai
[sen-pie]
senior colleague; senior
A person with more experience in school or work.
先輩が仕事の流れを丁寧に教えてくれます。
Senior colleagues carefully teach you the work flow.
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