政党

• Reading: せいとう
• Romaji: seitou
• Kanji breakdown: 政 (sei) — politics, government; 党 (tou) — party, faction
• Pronunciation: /seː.toː/

Meaning

Political party; an organized group that seeks to influence government policy.

A noun referring to a formal political organization. Japan has a multi-party system with major parties like 自民党 (LDP) and various opposition parties. The word often appears in news discussions about policy, coalitions, and elections.

Examples

1. この政党は環境問題に力を入れている。 This political party is focused on environmental issues.
2. 新しい政党が若者の支持を集めている。 A new political party is gaining support among young people.
3. 二つの政党が協力して法案を出した。 Two parties worked together to introduce a bill.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, news, government

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 政 (politics, government) and 党 (party, faction). Together they mean a political faction or party.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal