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Base noun form. Refers to a political party or faction. Example: 『彼はその党の党員です』 (kare wa sono tō no tōin desu, 'He is a member of that party').
Theme

At a community center, User and their neighbor Mr. Tanaka are chatting about local politics and upcoming elections.

とう

party (political)

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Memory Hook

Think of a political 'dough' (sounds like とう tō) party where politicians gather — 'Dough party' → 党 (tō, 'party').

Cultural Note

In Japan, major political parties include 『自由民主党』 (jiyū minshu tō, 'Liberal Democratic Party') and 『立憲民主党』 (rikken minshu tō, 'Constitutional Democratic Party'). 党 (tō) is commonly used in news and politics.

Forms

Base: 党Base noun form. Refers to a political party or faction. Example: 『彼はその党の党員です』 (kare wa sono tō no tōin desu, 'He is a member of that party').