与党 (Yotou) is a Japanese noun meaning “ruling party, government party, party in power, government”.
Meanings
- nounruling party; government party; party in power; government
Examples
与党は前の選挙で過半数を占めた。
The government got their majority at the last election.
与党は強引に税制法案を通過させた。
The ruling party pushed its tax bill through.
今度の選挙では与党が勝ちそうだね。
It looks like the party in power will win the upcoming election.
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