後編 こうへん Also written 後篇 Meanings Noun latter part (of a book, film, etc.); second part (of two); second half; third part (of three); final part; last volume See also: 前編 (ぜんぺん). sequel Kanji 後 after. Read as コウ. 編 compile. Read as ヘン. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists