政争
Meanings
1
political strife; political conflict
Refers to struggles, disputes, or infighting within political parties or between political factions. Often used in news reports.
Political strife within the party is intensifying.
That policy became the focus of political conflict.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が政争に発展するfor a matter to develop into political strife
A minor disagreement eventually developed into political strife.
- 政争に巻き込まれるto get caught up in political strife
He got caught up in political strife even though he never wanted to be involved.
- 政争が激化するfor political strife to intensify
As the election drew near, the political strife within the party intensified.
Expressions
- 政争の具political tool; political football; something made into a political issue