在野
Meanings
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
out of office; out of power; in opposition
Refers to a political party or politician not currently in government; often used in contrast with 与党 (ruling party).
That party has been in opposition for many years.
His policy proposals from his time out of office attracted attention.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
unaffiliated; in private practice; independent
Describes a professional, especially a researcher or doctor, who works independently rather than for a university, hospital, or large institution.
See also: 在朝
He left the university and became an independent researcher.
As a doctor in private practice, he contributes to local healthcare.
Usage patterns
- 在野の研究者an independent researcher (not affiliated with a university or institution)
He is known as an independent researcher not affiliated with any university.
- 在野の政治家a politician who is out of power / in opposition
She has worked for years as a politician out of power.
- 在野に下るto step down from government and go into opposition
The party that lost the election stepped down into opposition.
- 在野で活動するto work independently, outside of an official institution
He left the hospital and became a doctor working independently.