輩

ONはい

KUNともがら、やから

Meanings

comradefellowassociategroup

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How to remember

Imagine a group of 'fellows' (輩) all riding in the same 'car' (車). If they're not (非) careful, they might crash, but they are still a united 'group'.

先輩せんぱい

senior, elder colleague/student

後輩こうはい

junior, subordinate colleague/student

同輩どうはい

peer, colleague of the same rank

輩出はいしゅつ

producing a succession of (talented people)