Quick answer
党 is the kanji for "Party". A common reading is なかま (nakama). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Party
Also : Clique · Faction
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 党 represents 'PARTY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of party.
On-reading: とう — remember this sound by associating it with party. Kun-reading: なかま.
Example Sentences
与党と野党が激しく議論し、新しい法案について話し合いました。
よとうとやとうがはげしくぎろんし、あたらしいほうあんについてはなしあいました。
The ruling party and the opposition debated fiercely and discussed the new bill.
この政党は教育改革のために活動しています。
このせいとうはきょういくかいかくのためにかつどうしています。
This political party is working for educational reform.
Vocabulary using 党
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