noun, noun used as a suffix

  1. group, faction, clique, coterie.
  2. (political) faction, wing, camp.
  3. school (of thought, painting, etc.).
  4. sect, denomination.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common

Contained Kanji Breakdown

faction, group, party
 (6th, N1)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
to branch
ハ ハイ
wild goose, trailing cliff radical (no. 27)
カン かりがね (Kentei 1)
garment, clothes, dressing
イ ころも きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment(衣) variant