Where does “先輩” come from?
先輩 (Japanese) comes from Middle Chinese 先 — first, former; earlier, first.
先輩 (Japanese): a senior, one who has seniority; an upperclassman
Definitions
- a senior, one who has seniority; an upperclassman
Ancestry of “先輩”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle Chinese | 先 | first, former; earlier, first |