How to say 'Unit' in Japanese | 部隊

word

Meaning

Unit

Reading

Kanji

部Section, Department 隊Squad

Explanation

The Japanese noun '部隊 (ぶたい)' refers to a military or organizational unit, typically used in the context of armed forces or groups with a specific purpose. It can describe a division, squad, or team within a larger organization. For example: The special forces unit was deployed「特殊部隊が展開された」(とくしゅぶたいがてんかいされた). The rescue unit arrived quickly「救助部隊がすぐに到着した」(きゅうじょぶたいがすぐにとうちゃくした). This word is often used in formal or military contexts and carries a sense of structure and organization.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

3393

Composition

kanji

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