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tankentai
What does tankentai mean?
A Japanese word for an expedition or exploration team, occasionally borrowed by fans of adventure series.
"The kids form a little tankentai to map the ruins."
Origin
Japanese 探検隊 (tankentai), 'exploration party'.
Frequently asked questions
What does tankentai mean?
It is a Japanese word for an expedition or exploration party, occasionally borrowed by fans of adventure series.
Where does tankentai come from?
It comes from Japanese 探検隊 (tankentai), literally 'exploration party'.
Is tankentai a common fan term?
No, it is a less common loanword, mostly used by fans of adventure or expedition-themed anime.
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