Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 朋党(ほうとう) in Japanese

朋党
Kana Reading
ほうとう
Romaji
hōtō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    faction; clique


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

companion, friend

On'Yomi: ホウ

Kun'Yomi: とも

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JLPT 2

10 strokes

party, faction, clique

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: なかま, むら

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