閥
Kanji · N1
閥 / clique
Kanji for clique, lineage, or pedigree.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | バツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
閥 carries the meaning clique, lineage, or pedigree.
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Common compounds with 閥
財閥ざいばつzaibatsu / financial conglomerate / industrial group
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