後輩

kōhai

What does "後輩" mean in English?

junior colleague or student

彼は私の後輩です。

He is my junior colleague.

formalinformal

A person who is younger or less experienced than oneself in a workplace, school, or organization.

大学で後輩を指導するのは楽しいです。

It's fun to mentor juniors at university.

彼は私の後輩で、まだ経験が浅い。

He is my junior and still lacks experience.

The term is often used in hierarchical relationships such as in companies, schools, or clubs.

seniors and juniors

In Japan, the relationship between seniors and juniors is important in both workplaces and schools, often involving mentorship and mutual respect.

When addressing or referring to a junior, use polite language and offer guidance when appropriate.

Composed of '後' (after) and '輩' (group of people), referring to those who come after in a hierarchy.

In Japanese workplaces and schools, the relationship between seniors (先輩) and juniors (後輩) is often formal and involves mutual respect and support.

後

after

prefix

輩

group of people

root

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