右派
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
right wing; rightist faction
Political term for conservative or right-leaning groups, parties, or individuals. Often contrasted with 左派 (left wing).
Antonyms: 左派
He belongs to the right wing of the party.
A right-wing politician proposed a new policy.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が右派に転向するfor someone to convert/shift to the political right
He converted from the left to the right when he was young.
- 右派勢力が台頭するfor right-wing forces to rise in influence
In recent years, right-wing forces have been gaining influence domestically.