English–Japanese
“senior” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimeue
Example
目上の人には丁寧に話します。me ue no hito ni wa tei nei ni hana shi ma su
I speak politely to my seniors.
How to say “senior” in Japanese
“Senior” in Japanese is 目上 (meue).
Marks a person viewed as above the speaker in age, rank, or social standing, often within a relationship governed by politeness.
Example sentences with 目上
目上の人から助言を受けたら、素直に耳を傾けます。me ue no hito ka ra jo gen o u ke ta ra su nao ni mimi o katamu ke ma su
When I receive advice from a senior, I listen with an open mind.
Tips for using 目上
- In near-native usage, 目上 (meue) refers to relative social standing, so age alone does not determine whether a person is 目上 (meue).