In Japanese, sensei is still used to address people of both genders. It is likely both the current Southern Chinese and Japanese usages are more reflective of its Middle Chinese etymology. For Hokkien and Teochew communities in Singapore and Malaysia, "Sensei" is the proper word to address school teachers.
“Kim Da-Eun is the first female sensei of the Karate Kid universe,” the Minx actress says, describing her character “as being incredibly powerful, dangerous and mysterious.” Not only that but “she has her own, very particular fighting style.
Although Sensei is never directly addressed as a male, there are a number of indirect references that suggest that Sensei is male, as in the following quote from Saki when replying to Sensei's suggestion for her to do a handstand: "Why would you ask a female student wearing a skirt to do a handstand?"
Arona (アロナ, Arona) is a non-playable character in Blue Archive that resides in the mysterious Shittim Chest. She accompanies Sensei throughout their adventure in Kivotos as a guide. She is the main mascot of Blue Archive, appearing as the figurehead on its website and social media.
Conversation. Happy birthday to our shy ninja girl, Tsukuyo~! Did you know that she's the tallest blue archive character at 180cm (5'10)?
Alicia Hannah-Kim is the first female sensei in the Netflix hit “Cobra Kai.”
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As with "Sensei" is used interchangeably by sex, and does not necessarily follows the name. You might find it transcribed as "sempai". Its opposite is "Kohai/kouhai" but it is rarely used when talking to someone.
Senpai refers to the member of higher experience, hierarchy, level, or age in the organization who offers assistance, friendship, and counsel to a new or inexperienced member, known as the kōhai, who must demonstrate gratitude, respect, and occasionally personal loyalty.
In informal use, senpai (also styled as sempai) can refer to anyone whose attention you want to get—that could be someone you admire and want to be friends with or someone you're interested in romantically.
No. That is often a miss conception in the anime community which is often a stereo type for the word “daddy” or any other erotic title. But in reality, it is just a polite Japanese suffix for anyone, male or female, who is older than you in school.
Kun is not only used to address females formally; it can also be used for a very close friend or family member. Calling a female -kun is not insulting and can also mean that the person is respected, although that is not the normal implication.
Senpai is often used in the English in the expression “notice me senpai” and its variants. Originally this was used in the context of a person hoping a crush or someone they admire will pay attention to them, but it has more broadly been used online in reference to famous people acknowledging a fan's existence.
Honorifics are gender neutral, but some are used more for one gender than the other. Kun, for example, is used more for males while chan is for females.
Hai is the simple, direct word for “yes” and is commonly used in Japanese speech.
Uchi-deshi (内弟子, lit. "inside student") is a Japanese term for a live-in student/apprentice who trains under and assists a sensei on a full-time basis. The system exists in kabuki, rakugo, shogi, igo, aikido, sumo, karate and other modern Japanese martial arts.
That's because, in Japanese, 'sensei' is a title for addressing someone who is a master of their craft or has a specialized degree, including ikebana (traditional flower arrangement) instructors, doctors, and even lawyers. So, when going to see the doctor in Japan, you would address Doctor Yamada as 'Yamada-sensei'.
Kim Da-Eun (김다은) is a major supporting character in the Netflix series Cobra Kai, she serving as a mentioned character in Season 4 and the secondary antagonist of Season 5.
Between couples, -chan can be used to refer to girlfriends. -Kun is more masculine and is best suited for young boys and men. This is also used to refer to someone who is of lower status than you, like a subordinate at work or apprentice. Girlfriends also use -kun as a term of endearment for their boyfriend.
Chan, the childish version of san, refers to children and girls. The change from “s” sound to “ch” is considered cute in Japanese. Like for kun, friends and lovers can also address each other with this honorific.
“Kun(君)” is usually used for boys, especially the younger ones. On the contrary, “Chan” is for girls. But the nuance is quite different. While “kun” implies some kind of “tension” because it is for boys – like ”dono” -, “Chan” is much tenderer, more intimate, and has a little bit of a “funny” feeling attached to it.
Ara Ara is a Japanese expression, a word you say when you are moved or surprised (A term that repeats the interjection “Ara” twice) and means oh dear or oh my in English, depending on the situation. I'm sure you've seen scenes where women use “Ara Ara” in anime, but it's also used in real life.
Baka is a Japanese word that means “crazy,” “foolish,” or downright “stupid.” It can also be used as a noun for “a fool” or “a crazy or stupid person.” Anime and manga fans in the West have adopted the use of baka as a (usually joking) insult.
Senpai is a Japanese phrase that can be used to refer to someone you look up to or someone you like. In many animes girls use the word 'senpai' when talking about someone who is older than them or just someone who you like/ love.
onii-chan (plural onii-chans) (Japanese, childish, often as a term of address) Older brother.
o-nee-san (お姉さん, 'elder sister' ): A young woman older or more senior than the speaker. It is extremely common for familial names to be used for all categories of people.