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The Meaning of Sensei: More Than Just "Teacher"

The Tofugu Podcast: Japan and Japanese Language

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The Difference Between Teacher and Teacher

Tansad is one of the most recognizable words in japanese. The word has a stronger meaning nowthan it did before. Tansad means 'honourific' or 'teacher' and was used to refer to teachers when you were young.

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