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“army division” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishidan

Example

師団が基地に到着しました。shi dan ga ki chi ni tō chaku shi ma shi ta

The army division arrived at the base.

Illustration for 師団 (army division)

How to say “army division” in Japanese

“Army division” in Japanese is 師団 (shidan).

Refers to a substantial military formation that brings several subordinate units under one command.

Full entry for 師団: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 師団

司令官は師団を指揮しました。shi rei kan wa shi dan o shi ki shi ma shi ta

The commander led the army division.

Tips for using 師団

  • In military writing, 師団 (shidan) is a formal term for a large formation, so it appears more often in historical and official contexts than in casual conversation.

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