派閥(はばつ)

はばつ
noun
faction; clique
1. faction; clique
A group within a larger organization that shares common interests or follows a particular leader. Most commonly associated with political factions within Japanese political parties.
派閥(はばつ)政治(せいじ)が問題(もんだい)だ。
Factional politics is a problem.
社内(しゃない)に派閥(はばつ)ができてしまった。
Factions have formed within the company.
派閥(はばつ)の力学(りきがく)が党首(とうしゅ)選(せん)の結果(けっか)を左右(さゆう)した。
Factional dynamics influenced the outcome of the party leadership election.

USAGE:
Strongly associated with Japanese politics, particularly the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), where factions have historically played a central role in leadership selection and policy direction. Also used in corporate and organizational contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 派閥(はばつ)政治(せいじ) (factional politics)
  • 派閥(はばつ)争(あらそ)い (factional strife)
  • 派閥(はばつ)の領袖(りょうしゅう) (faction leader)
  • 派閥(はばつ)解消(かいしょう) (dissolution of factions)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 党派(とうは): political faction or party — more formal
  • {グループ}: group — more neutral, less political
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