Meaning
후배
hubae
Junior colleague, underclassman, junior (in seniority)
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
Use "후배" when referring to someone who joined your school, company, club, or any organization after you, or is in a lower grade/year than you. It's appropriate in academic settings, workplaces, social clubs, and the military. It can be used as a noun (e.g., '저의 후배입니다' - 'This is my junior') or as a descriptor. It's also often used affectionately or formally with a님 suffix (후배님) when addressing a junior directly.
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