Japanese word

派

Pronunciation

Romajiha

Meaning

  • nounfaction

Example

彼らは二つの派に分かれています。kare ra wa futa tsu no ha ni wa ka re te i ma su

They are divided into two factions.

Illustration for 派 (faction)

More examples

私はその派を支持しています。watashi wa so no ha o shi ji shi te i ma su

I support that faction.

Core concept

Describes people who form a distinct camp within a wider group because they share a position or tendency.

Common phrases

  • 犬派inu ha

    dog person

  • 何派nan ha

    which side

  • 保守派ho shu ha

    conservative faction

Similar words

派閥habatsu: A faction within an organization, often formed around a leader or shared interests.
党派tōha: A political group that supports a particular position or leader.

Definition in Japanese

ある考え方や立場を支持する人々の側。a ru kanga e kata ya tachi ba o shi ji su ru hito bito no gawa

Word origin

The kanji 派 (ha, "faction") is a Sino-Japanese borrowing from Chinese pài, where it means a branch, school, or faction.

Usage tips

  • The political sense of 派 (ha) often refers to a group inside a larger party, giving the word a more internal sense than a general group.

Other meanings

  • campnoun
  • groupnoun

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