新党
Meanings
1
new political party; new party
Used in political contexts for a newly founded party, often after politicians leave an existing party or when a new political group is organized.
They plan to form a new political party next month.
The new party gained more seats than expected in the election.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が新党を結成するfor someone to form a new political party
The former minister formed a new political party.
- 新党を立ち上げるto launch/start up a new party
They launched a new party centered on young people.
- 新党に参加するto join a newly formed party
Several lawmakers joined the new party.
- 新党が発足するfor a new party to be launched/inaugurated
The new party is scheduled to be inaugurated next month.