Japanese word

隊員

Pronunciation

Romajitaiin

Meaning

  • nounteam member

Example

新しい隊員が加わりました。atara shi i tai in ga kuwa wa ri ma shi ta

A new team member has joined.

Illustration for 隊員 (team member)

More examples

経験豊富な隊員が新人を指導しています。kei ken hō fu na tai in ga shin jin o shi dō shi te i ma su

An experienced team member is training a newcomer.

Core concept

Refers to someone who carries out activities as part of a structured team or unit.

Common phrases

  • 隊員の安全tai in no an zen

    team member safety

  • 隊員をまとめるtai in o ma to me ru

    lead team members

  • 隊員同士で話すtai in dō shi de hana su

    talk among team members

Similar words

団員danin: A member of an organized group formed for a shared activity or purpose.
メンバーmenbā: A person who belongs to a team, group, or organization.
部員buin: A person who belongs to a club or section within an organization.
構成員kōseiin: A person who forms part of an organization or group.

Definition in Japanese

一定の組織や集団を構成し、その活動に加わる人。it tei no so shiki ya shū dan o kō sei shi so no katsu dō ni kuwa wa ru hito

Word origin

隊員 (taiin) is formed from 隊 (tai, "unit or group") and 員 (in, "member"), linking the ideas of belonging to a unit and being one of its members.

Usage tips

  • Unlike service member, 隊員 (taiin) is not limited to the military and is also used for people in rescue teams, firefighting units, and other organized groups.

Other meanings

  • unit membernoun
  • service membernoun

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