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派

On'yomi
ハ
HA

faction · group · party · clique · sect · school

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#164
Radical水water(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and phonetic. Water branching.

Symbolism

Faction, school, dispatch. Represents faction.

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Words & Expressions

Words written with 派

党派とうはfaction
派手はでshowy
硬派こうはhawks
一派いっぱone sect
派生はせいoffshoot

Four-Character Compounds

派閥争い

はばつあらそい

Factional strife; Internal power struggles within groups

Anime & Manga

戦闘員、派遣します!

Combatants Will Be Dispatched!

Anime

A well-known work with 派 in its Japanese title.

我!天命大反派

I Am The Fated Villain

Manga

A well-known work with 派 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 派 mean in Japanese?

派 means faction, group, party, clique, sect, school.

How do you read 派?

On'yomi: ハ (HA).

How many strokes does 派 have?

派 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 派 a good kanji for a tattoo?

派 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means faction, group, party, clique, sect, school. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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