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党
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
なかま・むら
nakama / mura
party · faction · clique
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of esteem and black. Esteemed black group.
Symbolism
Party, member, clique. Represents party.
Component Breakdown
党=
龸兄
龸 + 兄
Words & Expressions
Words written with 党
Four-Character Compounds
党利党略
とうりとうりゃく
party political interests; partisan politics
不偏不党
ふへんふとう
impartiality; neutrality; independence
一族郎党
いちぞくろうとう
one's family and followers; one's whole clan
一味徒党
いちみととう
whole party to a plot; whole gang; fellow conspirators
党同伐異
とうどうばつい
narrow partisanship
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 党 mean in Japanese?
党 means party, faction, clique.
How do you read 党?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: なかま、むら (nakama, mura).
How many strokes does 党 have?
党 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 儿 (legs).
Is 党 a good kanji for a tattoo?
党 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means party, faction, clique. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.