What is Senpai & Kouhai? 先輩と後輩

What is 先輩(Senpai) & 後輩(Kouhai)?

Senpai (先輩, “earlier colleague”) and kōhai (後輩, “later colleague”) are a pair of Japanese words which describe an informal hierarchical interpersonal relationship found in organizations, associations, clubs, businesses, and schools in Japan. The concept has its roots in Confucianteaching, and has developed a distinguished Japanese style, ultimately becoming part of Japanese culture.

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