左党|さとうsatou[0]heiban (flat)

1. noundrinker; person who is fond of alcohol
2. nounleft-wing party

• Related左派さはNeutralA political term for the reformist or radical wing within an organization, especially a party. Unlike 「左党」, it has nothing to do with drinking.
• Related左翼さよくNeutralLiterally the left wing of a bird, plane, or army, and by extension a reformist political stance. It never refers to a drinker.
• Antonym右党うとうNeutralThe opposite of 「左党」 in both senses: a conservative or right-wing party, or a person who loves sweets and shuns alcohol.

Today 「左党」 mostly means someone fond of alcohol, as in 「左党にはたまらない一品」; for the political left say 「左派」 or 「左翼」. For a sweets-lover who doesn't drink, use 「右党」 or 「甘党」.

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1. （さとう）左翼的さよくてきな政党せいとう。
2. （さとう、ひだりとう）左利ひだりききの人ひと。
3. （さとう、ひだりとう：第だい2義ぎの漢語かんご化か）酒さけを好このみ、甘あまいものを嫌きらう人ひと。主おもに日本酒にほんしゅや焼酎しょうちゅうを好このむ者ものを指さす。「ひだりきき」。