分隊 (ぶんたい, buntai) Japanese meaning: squad | Kotomora出
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The squad set out before dawn.
He was appointed leader of the infantry section.
分隊を率いる
to lead a squad
He led a squad of ten men to the front line.
分隊に配属されるto be assigned to a squad
The new soldier was quickly assigned to a squad.
Don't confuse with
分隊 is a squad or section, the smallest unit, while 小隊 is a platoon, a larger unit made up of several squads.
分隊 is a small squad, whereas 中隊 is a company, a much larger unit composed of several platoons.
Etymology
Compound of 分 (ぶん, 'division, part') and 隊 (たい, 'group, corps'), referring to a subdivided military unit.
