ruling party; party in power
Refers to the political party or coalition that currently holds executive power. Often contrasted with 野党 (opposition party).
See also: 野党
与党は新しい法案を提出した。
The ruling party submitted a new bill.
選挙の結果、与党が過半数を維持した。
As a result of the election, the ruling party maintained its majority.
The party that won the election became the ruling party.
The ruling party holds a majority in the Diet.
There is disagreement within the ruling party.
The ruling and opposition parties clashed over the budget bill.
ruling coalition party
the government and ruling parties; parties in government