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隊

隊 — regiment, party, company

Learn the correct stroke order for 隊 (regiment), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 412 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タイtai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes12
Radical阜
Frequency#605
Meaningsregiment, party, company, squad

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

楽隊がくたいband; orchestranoun
艦隊かんたい(naval) fleet; armadanoun
軍隊ぐんたいarmed forces; military; troopsnoun
隊員たいいんtroops; group members; team membersnoun
隊長たいちょうcaptain; commander; commanding officernoun
大隊だいたいbattalionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 隊 (regiment) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 隊 is #605, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

楽隊がくたい — band; orchestra
艦隊かんたい — (naval) fleet; armada
軍隊ぐんたい — armed forces; military; troops

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (阜)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 隊 have?

The kanji 隊 (regiment) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 隊?

隊 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 隊 mean?

隊 means: regiment, party, company, squad. On'yomi readings: タイ.

What JLPT level is 隊?

隊 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.