JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

隊

隊 — regiment

Reading
タイ
Meaning
regiment; party; company; squad
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

隊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タイ and it means regiment; party; company; squad. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

隊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 兵隊 (soldier) and 軍隊 (army).

Japanese words containing 隊

Frequently asked questions

What does 隊 mean in Japanese?

隊 means regiment; party; company; squad in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 隊 read?

隊 is read タイ. Reading it inside real words — 兵隊 and 軍隊 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 隊 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 隊 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 隊 in a word?

A common word containing 隊 is 兵隊 (へいたい) — "soldier". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 隊 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 隊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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