English–Japanese

“junior” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoジュニア (junia)

Pronunciation

Romajikōhai

Example

私は後輩に仕事を教えます。watashi wa kō hai ni shi goto o oshi e ma su

I teach my junior how to do the job.

Illustration for 後輩 (junior)

How to say “junior” in Japanese

“Junior” in Japanese is 後輩 (kōhai).

Describes a person who joined the same school, workplace, or group later and is therefore less senior in that group.

Full entry for 後輩: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 後輩

休み時間に後輩と話します。yasu mi ji kan ni kō hai to hana shi ma su

I talk with a junior during recess.

Tips for using 後輩

  • 後輩 (kōhai) often appears with 先輩 (senpai) as a familiar pair in Japanese conversations about school, clubs, and workplaces.

Other Japanese words for “junior”

弟はジュニアの大会に出ます。otōto wa ju ni a no tai kai ni de ma su

My younger brother will compete in a junior tournament.

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