Understanding the Hierarchy in Japanese Martial Arts: Sensei vs. Senpai
Is sensei higher than senpai? In Japanese the word is used more broadly to mean “”teacher”” or “”master.”” Like sensei, senpai is used in English in contexts of martial arts as well as religious instruction, in particular Buddhism. Sensei in those contexts refers to someone of a higher rank than senpai. Ranking below a senpai … Read more