輩

輩 — comrade, fellow, people

Learn the correct stroke order for 輩 (comrade), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 15

On'yomi (音読み)ハイhai

Kun'yomi (訓読み)-ばらbara、やからyakara、やかいyakai、ともがらtomogara

Strokes15

Radical車

Frequency#1365

Meaningscomrade, fellow, people, companions

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

後輩こうはいjunior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger studentnoun

先輩せんぱいsenior (at school, work, etc.); superior; eldernoun

輩出はいしゅつproducing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the othernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 輩 (comrade) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 車.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 輩 is #1365, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

後輩こうはい — junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student

先輩せんぱい — senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder

輩出はいしゅつ — producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 輩 have?

The kanji 輩 (comrade) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 輩?

輩 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 輩 mean?

輩 means: comrade, fellow, people, companions. On'yomi readings: ハイ. Kun'yomi readings: -ばら, やから, やかい, ともがら.

What JLPT level is 輩?

輩 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.