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Kanji 輩: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 輩: comrade, fellow, people, companions

Key takeaways

Kanji 輩: comrade, fellow, people, companions. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

comradefellowpeoplecompanions

On reading

ハイ

Kun reading

-ばらやからやかいともがら

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 輩

comrade, fellow, people, companions

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

非 + 車

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This character depicts carts (車) lined up in a row (represented by the symmetrical shape of 非), evolving to mean a 'group' or 'companions.' It is widely used to refer to people belonging to the same category, such as seniors or juniors.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ハイ
  • 後輩こうはい

    junior at work or school

Commonly used words

  • 後輩
    こうはい

    junior at work or school

Example sentences

Example 1

が仕事を手伝ってくれた。

Translation

A junior helped me with the work.

Example 2

にアドバイスをあげた。

Translation

I gave advice to a junior.

Example 3

せんぱいと会社で働いています。

Translation

I work with my senior at the company.

Example 4

せんぱいからアドバイスをもらいました。

Translation

I received advice from my senior.

Kanji 輩: comrade, fellow, people, companions | Daily Nihongo