艦隊 (かんたい, kantai) Japanese meaning: naval fleet | KotomoraThe combined fleet sailed the Pacific.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が艦隊を率いるfor someone to command a fleet
The admiral led the fleet into battle.
艦隊を編成するto organize/form a fleet
The navy organized a new fleet.
艦隊が出撃するfor a fleet to sail out (into battle)
The fleet sailed out before dawn.
〈場所〉艦隊the fleet stationed at/associated with a place
The Pacific Fleet is based in Hawaii.
