No. 9,156 in Russian
семпай
The Russian word "семпай" (семпай) is borrowed from Japanese and refers to a senior or mentor, typically in hierarchical settings like schools, workplaces, or martial arts.
In a sentence
Семпай, спасибо за вашу помощь в проекте.
Senpai, thank you for your help with the project.
Here, 'семпай' is used to address someone respectfully who has guided or mentored in a project.
Когда я поступил в университет, мой семпай помог мне освоиться.
When I entered university, my senpai helped me acclimate.
Here, 'семпай' is used to refer to someone senior who provided support or assistance.
Ты должен слушать своего семпая, чтобы добиться успеха.
You should listen to your senpai to achieve success.
Here, 'семпай' is used to denote a figure of authority or guidance that one should adhere to.
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