Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “消防隊”

消防隊

しょうぼうたい

fire brigade; fire company

Example sentence

The fire brigade was on the scene within five minutes of receiving the call.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

消

On: しょう
Kun: き.える;け.す
Stroke count: 10

・extinguish

・blow out

・turn off

・neutralize

・cancel

防

On: ぼう
Kun: ふせ.ぐ
Stroke count: 7

・ward off

・defend

・protect

・resist

隊

On: たい
Kun: —
Stroke count: 12

・regiment

・party

・company

・squad