連隊 (れんたい, rentai) Japanese meaning: regiment | KotomoraHe belonged to an infantry regiment.
The regimental flag was a symbol of the unit.
Usage patterns
〈数〉個連隊counter phrase for a given number of regiments
Three regiments took part in that battle.
連隊を編成するto organize/form a regiment
It was decided that a new regiment would be formed.
〈人〉が連隊に所属するfor someone to belong to a regiment
He belonged to an infantry regiment.