English Explanatory Dictionary

sunbae

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An upperclassman or senior, in the context of Korea.
  2. An older or more experienced idol, viewed as a veteran, mentor, or predecessor.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sunbae.wav

Word forms

sunbae sunbaes seonbae

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 선배(先輩) (seonbae, “senior”). Doublet of senpai.

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