艦隊
Meanings
1
naval fleet; armada
Refers to a group of warships organized as a unit. Used in military and historical contexts.
The 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.