中隊
Meanings
1
A military unit typically consisting of several platoons; the exact English equivalent depends on the branch (infantry company, artillery battery, cavalry troop).
He was appointed commander of an infantry company.
The company set out before dawn.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が中隊を指揮するfor someone to command a company
He was in a position to command a company.
- 中隊を編成するto organize/form a company
A new company was formed from the recruits.