Translation guide
The English word 'squad' can refer to a small military unit, a sports team, a group of friends, or any organized team. In Japanese, different words are used depending on the context.
To refer to a tight-knit group of friends, often used casually among young people.
A common word for 'companions' or 'pals'. It implies a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.
They've been a squad since high school.
Literally 'friend group'. A straightforward way to describe a squad of friends.
I always hang out with my squad on weekends.
Casual slang for 'buddy' or 'pal', often used among young men. Can sound rough.
I was gaming with my squad.
To refer to a small military unit, typically consisting of 8-14 soldiers.
The standard military term for a squad, a subunit of a platoon.
The squad was ordered to advance.
To refer to a group of players selected for a team, especially in sports like soccer or basketball.
To refer to a specialized team within police or military, such as a SWAT team or bomb squad.
To refer to a small team assembled for a specific task or project.
The most common and versatile word for 'team'. Can be used in business, sports, or casual contexts.
A squad was formed for the new project.
Often used for a small working group or squad in organizational settings, like a cleanup squad.
The English slang 'squad' for a group of friends does not have a direct one-to-one equivalent in Japanese. Using military terms like 分隊 for friends would sound strange. Use 仲間 or 友達グループ instead.
新シーズンのメンバーが発表された。
The squad for the new season has been announced.
機動隊が出動した。
The riot squad was deployed.
Form a cleanup squad.