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What is the Kanji for 'Squad'? | 隊

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Squad', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Squad' is 隊.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Squad

    Reading

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    Example Word

    隊: squad. 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.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    707

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    component

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall, Crash

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Squad

    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

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part ⻖ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Descend, Fall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Occasion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dangerous, Steep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Land

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prevent, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Hurt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neighbor, Neighbouring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate, Isolate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Nook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall in, Collapse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach, Affixed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pottery

    kanji

    Meaning

    Majesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exhibit, Line up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Accompany a superior

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, All

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mausoleum, Imperial mausoleum

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crevice

Learn the Kanji

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What does 隊 mean?

隊 means 'Squad'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.