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VocabJLPT N1

beloved teacher

Noun

Definitions

1. teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude)
2. mentor

A noun referring to a teacher or mentor to whom one feels deep gratitude and respect. It is commonly used when someone speaks fondly of a teacher who had a significant influence on their life.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

We're planning to invite my mentor as a guest speaker from outside the company.

Sentence 2

Times like this make me really miss how tough my mentor was on me!

Sentence 3

A colleague asked me, "Can I quote something my mentor said?"

Sentence 4

I hear the company president is an old acquaintance of my mentor.

Sentence 5

At the board meeting, a policy based on my mentor's advice was approved.