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閥族 (ばつぞく, batsuzoku) Japanese meaning: clan | Kotomora
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Kanji 閥 clique, lineage, pedigree Related words 派は 閥ばつ 派閥 is a more common term for a faction or clique, especially in political or organizational contexts. 閥族 is less frequent and can carry a slightly more traditional or family-based nuance.
学がく 閥ばつ 学閥 specifically refers to an academic clique or school-based faction. 閥族 is a broader term that can encompass such groups but is not limited to academia.
Etymology Compound of 閥 (はつ, 'clan, faction') and 族 (ぞく, 'family, tribe'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys a group defined by familial or factional ties.
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In the political world, the power of cliques is still strong.
He grew tired of the cliquish mentality of the academic faction.
