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隊
隊 (readings: たい; Japanese kanji) means “squad / troop”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 軍隊 (army / troops).
What does 隊 mean?
| Kanji | 隊 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | squad / troop |
| Readings | たい |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 隊
隊 is read たい depending on the word.
Example words with 隊
| Example | 軍隊 (army / troops) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14