How to say "squad" in Japanese

• 部隊ぶたいCommon
  nounCovers 'squad' in the sense of a military or organized force, unit, or corps. Best when the group is a structured body of troops or personnel rather than a small informal team.
  その大尉たいいはうまく部隊ぶたいを指揮しきしている。↗

  That captain handles his troops well.
• 班はんJLPT N1approx.Common
  noun, noun (suffix)Covers 'squad' meaning a small team or section of people working together, such as a duty squad or work section. This is usually the word for a modest-sized group assigned a specific task.

Use 班 for a small squad or working section of people, and 部隊 for a military or organized force or unit; the latter is broader and more formal in flavor.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 部隊ぶたいforce
• 分隊ぶんたいsquad
• スカッドsquad (esp. in soccer)
• スコッドsquad (in rugby)
• 選手団せんしゅだんteam (of players, athletes)
• 対策チームたいさくチームtask force
• 一隊いったいparty
• いつメンone's group of (close) friends
• 班はんsquad
• 隊たいcompany (of troops)