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kohai

Kohai (noun) means a junior member of a group in Japanese arts; mentee.

noun
1
A junior member of a group in Japanese arts; mentee.
2
An underclassman or younger student.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 後(こう)輩(はい) (kōhai, literally “later cohort”). Doublet of hoobae.

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What is the meaning of kohai?

"kohai" (noun) means a junior member of a group in Japanese arts; mentee.

What are the different meanings of kohai?

"kohai" has 2 main meanings: 1. A junior member of a group in Japanese arts; mentee; 2. An underclassman or younger student.

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