輩
comrade · fellow · people · companions
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of vehicle and not. Not vehicle.
Symbolism
Senior, junior, fellow. Represents fellow.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
非 + car
Words & Expressions
Words written with 輩
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
Anime & Manga
青春ブタ野郎はバニーガール先輩の夢を見ない
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
A well-known work with 輩 in its Japanese title.
先輩がうざい後輩の話
My Senpai is Annoying
A well-known work with 輩 in its Japanese title.
手品先輩
Magical Sempai
A well-known work with 輩 in its Japanese title.
うちの会社の小さい先輩の話
My Tiny Senpai
A well-known work with 輩 in its Japanese title.
先輩はおとこのこ
Senpai is an Otokonoko
A well-known work with 輩 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“comrade”
“fellow”
“people”
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?
輩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means comrade, fellow, people, companions. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.