1. to divide; each of the divided parts
E.g.: 部品 (part, component), 部分 (portion), 一部 (one part)
2. section in an organization
E.g.: 部署 (department), 部員 (member of a group), 本部 (headquarters)
3. government office; bureau
E.g.: 工部 (Ministry of Public Works)
4. the quantity or number of copies of newspapers, books, etc.
E.g.: 部数 (number of copies), 大部 (large volume)
5. tribe; group; clan
E.g.: 部族 (tribe)
6. to lead; to command; to control
