conservatism and progressivism; conservatives and reformists
Refers to the two opposing political forces or ideologies, often used in discussions of political alignment or conflict.
保革の対立が深まっている。
The conflict between conservatives and reformists is deepening.
In that country, the rivalry between conservatives and progressives has continued for a long time.
彼は保革を問わず広く支持を集めた。
He gained broad support regardless of conservative or progressive affiliation.
As a result of the election, the balance between conservatives and progressives in the assembly was reversed.
leather-preserving oil; dubbin
conservatives and reformists being neck and neck; balanced conservative and progressive strengths
Compound of 保 (ほ, 'conservative', from 保守) and 革 (かく, 'reform', from 革新).