I think they only say that to Seigaku regulars.
2007-03-21 13:02:55 · 5 answers · asked by yo-yo 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
Its what japanese kids use to describe someone who is older then them at school. (i.e In a higher year.)
So, say a girl was in the year below another girl, if she was talking to her, She would probably say, (Lets say her name is Natsumi) ......Natsumi-Senpai.
It basically means, 'Upper Class Man'.
2007-03-21 13:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by littleminnie1000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Senpai is what you call somebody who is senior to you within an organisation (like a school or a club). The opposite is kouhai, which is someone junior to you in an organisation. It's big deal in Japanese culture
2007-03-21 20:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
With the Japanese, a heirarchal society is emphasized. Senpai or sempai is a term or respect used for those in a higher position. Some (Arai, for instance) try to demand this respect of Ryoma without much luck. You can tell when Ryoma truly respects someone who is his superior if he actually chooses to refer to them by sempai.
2007-03-22 21:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by Lexi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Senpai is the honorific for upper-classman in japan.
2007-03-21 22:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by Aurora Borealis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
senpai means senior
2007-03-22 00:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by sora 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋