The political left; groups or positions favoring progressive or equality-oriented policies, often contrasted with the political right.
左派は福祉の拡充や所得再分配を主張している。
The left advocates expanding welfare and redistributing income.
選挙では左派と右派の政策が大きく対立した。
In the election, the policies of the left and the right clashed significantly.
若者の間で左派的な考えが広がっている。
Left-leaning ideas are spreading among young people.