大隊 (だいたい, daitai) Japanese meaning: battalion | KotomoraHe was appointed commander of the battalion.
Usage patterns
〈数〉個大隊counter phrase: X battalions
Three battalions took part in this operation.
大隊を編成するto form/organize a battalion
It was decided that a new battalion would be formed.
大隊を指揮するto command a battalion
He was in the position of commanding a battalion.
