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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

    隊

    Meaning

    Squad

    Reading

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    㒸 ⻖

    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

    阜

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    707

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 隊

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

    component

    㒸

    component

    ⻖

隊 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    墜

    Meaning

    Fall, Crash

Words Using 隊

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    軍隊

    Meaning

    Army

    word

    部隊

    Meaning

    Unit

    word

    兵隊

    Meaning

    Soldier

    word

    自衛隊

    Meaning

    Self Defense Forces

    word

    隊

    Meaning

    Squad

    word

    艦隊

    Meaning

    Fleet

Kanji Related to 隊 Through the Part ⻖

These 26 kanji contain the part ⻖ as well.

    kanji

    障

    Meaning

    Hinder, Hurt

    kanji

    陣

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    kanji

    陸

    Meaning

    Land

    kanji

    阪

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    kanji

    陪

    Meaning

    Accompany, Accompany a superior

    kanji

    隔

    Meaning

    Separate, Isolate

    kanji

    陛

    Meaning

    Majesty

    kanji

    陰

    Meaning

    Shade

    kanji

    阻

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    際

    Meaning

    Occasion

    kanji

    附

    Meaning

    Attach, Affixed

    kanji

    随

    Meaning

    Follow, All

    kanji

    陳

    Meaning

    Exhibit, Line up

    kanji

    陵

    Meaning

    Mausoleum, Imperial mausoleum

    kanji

    陥

    Meaning

    Fall in, Collapse

    kanji

    隅

    Meaning

    Corner, Nook

    kanji

    防

    Meaning

    Prevent, Defend

    kanji

    険

    Meaning

    Dangerous, Steep

    kanji

    隆

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    kanji

    降

    Meaning

    Descend, Fall

    kanji

    隠

    Meaning

    Hide

    kanji

    限

    Meaning

    Limit

    kanji

    隙

    Meaning

    Crevice

    kanji

    隣

    Meaning

    Neighbor, Neighbouring

    kanji

    陶

    Meaning

    Pottery

    kanji

    除

    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

Learn the Kanji 隊

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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.