JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
輩 — comrade
- Reading
- ハイ・\~ばら・やから・やかい・ともがら
- Meaning
- comrade; fellow; people; companions
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
輩 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハイ・\~ばら・やから・やかい・ともがら and it means comrade; fellow; people; companions. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
輩 appears in everyday japanese words such as 後輩 (junior) and 先輩 (senior).
Japanese words containing 輩
Frequently asked questions
What does 輩 mean in Japanese?
輩 means comrade; fellow; people; companions in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 輩 read?
輩 is read ハイ・\~ばら・やから・やかい・ともがら. Reading it inside real words — 後輩 and 先輩 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 輩 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 輩 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 輩 in a word?
A common word containing 輩 is 後輩 (こうはい) — "junior". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 輩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 輩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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