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faction in Japanese

faction in Japanese is 派閥 — faction means a smaller group within a larger organisation that holds a distinct set of views or interests, often at odds with the rest.

faction in Japanese

派閥
noun
Pronounced: habatsu
(countable) A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.

What does "faction" mean?

  1. noun A smaller group within a larger organisation that holds a distinct set of views or interests, often at odds with the rest.
    "A breakaway faction of the party opposed the new policy."
  2. noun A blend of fact and fiction in a book, film, or other work.
    "The film is a piece of faction, mixing real events with invented dialogue."
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faction in a sentence

  • A breakaway faction of the party opposed the new policy.
  • Rival factions within the company were fighting over the merger.
  • The film is a piece of faction, mixing real events with invented dialogue.

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What is "faction" in Japanese?

"faction" in Japanese is 派閥. faction means: A smaller group within a larger organisation that holds a distinct set of views or interests, often at odds with the rest.

How do you pronounce 派閥?

"faction" in Japanese is 派閥, pronounced "habatsu".

How do you use "faction" in a sentence?

Example: "A breakaway faction of the party opposed the new policy." In Japanese, "faction" is 派閥.

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