Kanji
1. department (in an organization, company, etc.); division
2. club (at a school, university, etc.); team
+ 3 additional meanings1. hereditary occupational group (Yamato period)
1. Of the part; Regarding the section
1. by part; with parts
1. Is a member of; Is part of
1. Was a part; Was a department
1. Not a member.; Not a part.
1. If/when part; If/when section
1. Was a member.; Was a part.