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corps in Japanese

corps in Japanese is 軍団, 部隊 — corps means a large military unit made up of two or more divisions.

corps in Japanese

軍団
noun
Pronounced: gundan
(military) A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.
部隊
noun
Pronounced: butai
(military) A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

What does "corps" mean?

  1. noun A large military unit made up of two or more divisions.
    "The general ordered the whole corps to move north before the river flooded."
  2. noun A group of people organized for a shared purpose.
    "A volunteer corps of retired teachers helps children with reading at the local library."
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corps in a sentence

  • The general ordered the whole corps to move north before the river flooded.
  • Each corps in the army had its own commander and supply lines.
  • A volunteer corps of retired teachers helps children with reading at the local library.
  • She joined the Peace Corps after graduating.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "corps" in Japanese?
"corps" in Japanese is 軍団, 部隊. corps means: A large military unit made up of two or more divisions.
How do you pronounce 軍団?
"corps" in Japanese is 軍団, pronounced "gundan".
How do you use "corps" in a sentence?
Example: "The general ordered the whole corps to move north before the river flooded." In Japanese, "corps" is 軍団, 部隊.
Are there other ways to say "corps" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "corps": 軍団, 部隊.
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