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輩
On'yomi
ハイ
HAI
Kun'yomi
-ばら・やから・やかい・ともがら
bara / yakara / yakai / tomogara
comrade · fellow · people · companions
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
輩=
非車
非 + car
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of vehicle and not. Not vehicle.
Symbolism
Senior, junior, fellow. Represents fellow.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
我が輩は猫である
わがはいはねこである
I am a cat
A self-important way of speaking
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 輩 mean in Japanese?
輩 means comrade, fellow, people, companions.
How do you read 輩?
On'yomi: ハイ (HAI). Kun'yomi: -ばら、やから、やかい、ともがら (bara, yakara, yakai, tomogara).
How many strokes does 輩 have?
輩 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 車 (car).
Is 輩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 輩 (comrade, fellow, people, companions) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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