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What is the Kanji for 'Clan' and 'Clique'? | 閥

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Clan' and 'Clique', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Clan' and 'Clique' is 閥.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clan, Clique

    Reading

    onyomiばつ

    batsu

    Parts

    Gate Fell, Cut down

    Example Word

    派閥: faction. The Japanese noun '派閥 (はばつ)' refers to a 'faction' or a group within a larger organization, often political or corporate, that has its own distinct interests or agenda. This term is commonly used in contexts where there is internal division or competition within a group. For example: There is a strong faction within the party「党内に強い派閥がある」(とうないにつよいはばつがある). The company is divided into several factions「その会社はいくつかの派閥に分かれている」(そのかいしゃはいくつかのはばつにわかれている). The term can carry a slightly negative connotation, implying internal strife or power struggles.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2018

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fell, Cut down

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 門 as well.

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    Interval, Space

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    Meaning

    Listen

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    Meaning

    Open

    kanji

    Meaning

    Close, Shut

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Barrier, Related

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cabinet

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    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

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    Meaning

    Inspect, Inspection

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet, Leisure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

Learn the Kanji

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What does 閥 mean?

閥 means 'Clan' and 'Clique'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.