支部(しぶ)

A local division of a larger organization, such as a political party, labor union, professional association, or non-profit.

Forms

支(し) (branch, support) + 部(ぶ) (section, division)

Common collocations

• 支部(しぶ)長(ちょう): branch manager/director
• 地方(ちほう)支部(しぶ): regional branch
• 支部(しぶ)会議(かいぎ): branch meeting
• 支部(しぶ)を設(もう)ける: to establish a branch

Similar words

• 本部(ほんぶ): headquarters (opposite of 支部(しぶ))
• 支店(してん): branch store/office (commercial businesses)
• 支社(ししゃ): branch office (corporate)
• 出張所(しゅっちょうじょ): field office, satellite office

支部(しぶ) is typically used for non-commercial organizations, while 支店(してん) and 支社(ししゃ) are for businesses.