党
Kanji · N2
党 / party
Kanji for party, faction, or clique.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | トウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なかま、むら | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
党 carries the meaning party, faction, or clique.
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Common compounds with 党
甘党あまとうperson who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks / person with a sweet tooth
共産党きょうさんとうCommunist Party
社会党しゃかいとうSocialist Party
自民党じみんとうLiberal Democratic Party / LDP
党員とういんparty member
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