与党
よとう
yotou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
与党 (よとう (yotou)) means "Ruling party". It is read よとう (yotou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Ruling party
Also : party in power · government party
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Example Sentences
与党が新しい法案を提出すると、野党からの反対があった。
よとうがあたらしいほうあんをていしゅつすると、やとうからのはんたいがあった。
When the ruling party submitted a new bill, there was opposition from the opposition party.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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