How to say 'Squad' in Japanese | 隊

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The Japanese word for Squad is 'Tai', written as 隊 in Japanese.'Squad' in hiragana is たい.

word

隊

Meaning

Squad

Reading

たい

tai

Kanji

隊Squad

Explanation

The Japanese suffix '隊 (たい)' is used to denote a group, team, or squad, often with a specific purpose or function. It is commonly attached to nouns to form words that describe organized groups, such as military units, task forces, or specialized teams. For example: a rescue squad「救助隊」(きゅうじょたい). A fire brigade「消防隊」(しょうぼうたい). This suffix is frequently used in contexts involving organized efforts, such as emergency services, military, or even fan groups. It carries a sense of collective action and purpose.

Part Of Speech

suffix

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Frequency

961

Composition

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Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 隊

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

隊

Meaning

Squad

Words Related to 隊 Through the Kanji 隊

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 隊 as well.

word

部隊

Meaning

Unit

word

軍隊

Meaning

Army

word

艦隊

Meaning

Fleet

word

自衛隊

Meaning

Self Defense Forces

word

兵隊

Meaning

Soldier

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'Tai' means 'Squad' .

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