JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
派 — faction
- Reading
- ハ
- Meaning
- faction; group; party; clique; sect; school
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
派 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハ and it means faction; group; party; clique; sect; school. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
派 appears in everyday japanese words such as 派 (clique), 派遣 (dispatch) and 特派 (send specially).
Japanese words containing 派
Frequently asked questions
What does 派 mean in Japanese?
派 means faction; group; party; clique; sect; school in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 派 read?
派 is read ハ. Reading it inside real words — 派 and 派遣 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 派 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 派 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 派 in a word?
A common word containing 派 is 派 (は) — "clique". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 派 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 派 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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