後輩

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 後輩, read こうはい, means someone who joined a school, workplace or field later than oneself or has less experience there.
• Basic usage: It is used for teaching a junior club member or listening to both senior and junior members' views.
  • 部活の後輩に道具の手入れ方法を教えた。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Age and seniority
  • 後輩 does not simply mean someone younger in age. A person who joined later than oneself may be older.