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党
党 (readings: とう; Japanese kanji) means “party (political)”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 政党 (political party).
What does 党 mean?
| Kanji | 党 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | party (political) |
| Readings | とう |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 党
党 is read とう depending on the word.
Example words with 党
| Example | 政党 (political party) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14