Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 派

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Basic Meaning

The kanji 派 () primarily conveys the meaning of a "group," "faction," "sect," or "party." It implies a division or categorization of people or things based on shared beliefs, ideologies, interests, or origins. It can also refer to a style or school of thought.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ha ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, as the meaning is primarily conveyed through the Chinese-derived reading.

Usage Examples

⚫︎ あの政治家は保守です。 Translation: That politician is from the conservative party. ⚫︎ 彼は新しい映画のファンです。 Translation: He is a fan of the new wave of films. ⚫︎ あのレストランはイタリア料理です。 Translation: That restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). The left side is 水 (みず, water), representing a water-related element, implying the spreading of something. The right side is 卑 (ひ, humble or low), which also lends its phonetic element to the character. Together, it suggests the idea of spreading or scattering like water, giving the sense of a group or branch that spreads from a central source. The original meaning evolved over time to encompass various groups, factions, or styles.

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