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後輩
kouhai
Description
「後輩」は、学校や会社で自分より後に入った人のことです。
"後輩" refers to someone who joined a school or company after you.
先輩と後輩の関係は、日本ではとても大切だと考えられています。
The relationship between 先輩 and 後輩 is considered very important in Japan.
Meanings
後輩kouhai
junior; someone who joined later than you
彼は私の会社の後輩です。
He is a junior colleague at my company.
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Notes
- Etymology
後 (ato/after) + 輩 (fellow/companion), literally 'later companion'.
- Nuance
opposite of 先輩 (senpai); refers to those below you in seniority, not age.
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