Japanese word

陣営

Pronunciation

Romajijin'ei

Meaning

  • nouncamp

Example

党内の二つの陣営が対立しています。tō nai no futa tsu no jin ei ga tai ritsu shi te i ma su

The two factions within the party are at odds.

Illustration for 陣営 (camp)

More examples

両候補の陣営が政策をめぐって議論しました。ryō kō ho no jin ei ga sei saku o me gu tte gi ron shi ma shi ta

The two candidates' camps debated their policies.

Core concept

Presents a group as one coordinated side facing another side in a contest, dispute, or political campaign.

Common phrases

  • 与党の陣営yo tō no jin ei

    the ruling party's camp

  • 野党の陣営ya tō no jin ei

    the opposition party's camp

  • 陣営同士の対立jin ei dō shi no tai ritsu

    conflict between camps

Similar words

派ha: A group of people united by a shared opinion, interest, or allegiance.
側gawa: A party or group positioned on one side of a conflict or disagreement.
勢力seiryoku: A group with influence or power that acts together in a contest or political struggle.

Definition in Japanese

争いや競争で、共通の目的を持ってまとまっている側。araso i ya kyō sō de kyō tsū no moku teki o mo tte ma to ma tte i ru gawa

Word origin

The compound 陣営 (jin'ei) combines 陣 (jin, "battle formation") with 営 (ei, "camp or operations"), linking a shared camp with a united side.

Usage tips

  • The English word "camp" can suggest a campsite, but 陣営 (jin'ei) usually marks a coordinated side in politics, sports, or another contest.

Other meanings

  • factionnoun

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