Lexical entry
先生
shiisan
An honorific term for a man or boy, transliterated from Chinese.
People & Social LifePure GairaigoSource: Chinese
Meaning
A rare honorific term used to address or refer to a man or boy, primarily used in contexts reflecting Chinese linguistic influence.
- honorific for male
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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- English