What is the Kanji for "Sect" and "Faction"?

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for "Sect" and "Faction", you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for "Sect" and "Faction" is "派".

This kanji has 1 reading:

Its onyomi reading is "Ha".

kunyomi readings are based on the pronunciation of native Japanese words, and onyomi readings are based on the Chinese pronunciation of the character.

If you visually breakdown this kanji, you can see is made up of 1 parts:

The radical "氵" means "Water"

Now, let's make sure you understand this kanji the other way around too.

What does the kanji "派" mean in japanese?

"派" means "Sect" and "Faction".

Japanese School Students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while foreigners may learn this kanji in preparation for the JLPT N1 exam.

Here are some words that use this kanji:

派: "Group". The Japanese suffix '派 (は)' denotes a group, faction, or school of thought. It is commonly used to refer to different groups or factions within a larger organization or field, such as a political party or a philosophical movement. The suffix indicates that the word is referring to a specific group that holds a particular set of beliefs, practices, or affiliations. For example: Liberal group - (自由主義派), Conservatives - (保守派)

立派: "Splendid" or "Imposing". The adjectival noun '立派 (りっぱ)' can mean 'splendid' or 'imposing'. It is used to describe something that is grand, impressive, or magnificent in appearance or quality. For example: That is a splendid building - (あれは立派な建物です). The sumo wrestler has an imposing physique - (相撲力士は立派な体格だ).

派手: "Flashy". The Japanese adjective '派手 (はで)' means 'flashy'. This adjective describes something that is very bright, colorful, or eye-catching, often in an ostentatious or showy way. It can be used to describe clothing, makeup, decorations, or even behavior. For example: She wore a flashy dress to the party - (彼女はパーティに派手なドレスを着ていた). His new car is really flashy - (彼の新しい車はとても派手だ).

派出所: "Police station". 派出所 (はしゅつじょ)' is a Japanese noun that refers to a local police station or police outpost. These small police stations are commonly found throughout Japan, and serve as a local hub for police services and operations. They play an important role in maintaining public safety and order within a community. For example: I will go to the police station to report the incident - (事件を報告するため、派出所に行きます).

派遣: "Dispatch". The verbal noun '派遣 (はけん)' means 'dispatch'. This term refers to the action of sending someone to a particular place or position, often for a specific purpose or task. It is commonly used in the context of employment, where a company may 'dispatch' or send an employee to work at a different location or for a client. For example: The company dispatched the employee to the new office - (会社は社員を新しい事務所に派遣しました). The government dispatched troops to the border - (政府は国境に軍隊を派遣しました).

派閥: "Faction". The Japanese noun '派閥 (はばつ)' means 'faction'. It refers to a small, organized group within a larger group, organization, or political party, which has its own agenda, leaders, and interests that may differ from the larger group. Factions often form due to differences in ideology, personal ambitions, or power struggles. For example: The politician was ousted from his party due to conflicts with the dominant faction - (その政治家は主要な派閥との対立により彼の政党から追放された).

To make really sure you learn this Kanji, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this kanji.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The hiragana "は" is read as "ha"

Heres a quick tutorial on how to use it. You'll be asked three type of questions: meaning, reading, and writing.

For meanings questions all you have to do is type the english meaning. If there is more than one meaning, you have to include them all in your answer separating them by commas (,).

For Reading questions you have to type the reading in romaji (roman letters, our normal alphabet) and it'll be automatically converted to hiragana if necessary. If there is more than one reading, you have to include them all in your answer separating them by commas (,).

For Writing questions some options will appear and all you have to do is select the correct ones.