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隊

On'yomi
タイ
TAI

regiment · party · company · squad

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#605
Radical阜mound(8)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of hill and follow. Group following hill.

Symbolism

Troops, formation, band. Represents group.

Component Breakdown

隊=
阝㒸

hill + 㒸

Words & Expressions

Words written with 隊

部隊ぶたいsquad
隊員たいいんtroops
中隊ちゅうたいcompany
兵隊へいたいmilitary
楽隊がくたいband
艦隊かんたいfleet

Four-Character Compounds

兵隊勘定

へいたいかんじょう

Dutch treat; going Dutch

Proverbs & Idioms

隊列を組む

たいれつをくむ

To form ranks

To line up in formation

Anime & Manga

炎炎ノ消防隊

Fire Force

Anime

A well-known work with 隊 in its Japanese title.

GATE 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり

Gate

Anime

A well-known work with 隊 in its Japanese title.

GHOST IN THE SHELL / 攻殻機動隊

Ghost in the Shell

Anime

A well-known work with 隊 in its Japanese title.

勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録

Sentenced to Be a Hero

Anime

A well-known work with 隊 in its Japanese title.

攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Anime

A well-known work with 隊 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 隊 mean in Japanese?

隊 means regiment, party, company, squad.

How do you read 隊?

On'yomi: タイ (TAI).

How many strokes does 隊 have?

隊 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).

Is 隊 a good kanji for a tattoo?

隊 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means regiment, party, company, squad. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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