閥 — clique, lineage, pedigree, faction, clan

川西財閥の創業者。

He was the founder of the Kawanishi combine.

両派閥りょうはばつの了解事項りょうかいじこうの確認かくにん。

Confirm the factions' items understanding.

財閥としての色彩は薄かった。

Its status as a zaibatsu wasn't very significant.