platoon in Japanese
platoon in Japanese is 小隊 — platoon means a military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.
platoon in Japanese
小隊
Pronounced: shōtai
(military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
What does "platoon" mean?
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noun A military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.
"The platoon advanced under cover of darkness."
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verb In sports, to alternate two or more players in the same position depending on the situation.
"The coach platoons his two best pitchers depending on the opposing lineup."
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platoon in a sentence
- The platoon advanced under cover of darkness.
- The coach platoons his two best pitchers depending on the opposing lineup.
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What is "platoon" in Japanese?
"platoon" in Japanese is 小隊. platoon means: A military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.
How do you pronounce 小隊?
"platoon" in Japanese is 小隊, pronounced "shōtai".
How do you use "platoon" in a sentence?
Example: "The platoon advanced under cover of darkness." In Japanese, "platoon" is 小隊.
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