- 1. [n] fire brigade; fire company
Kanji in this word
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消
extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancelOn: ショウ (shou)Kun: き.える (ki.eru)、 け.す (ke.su)
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防
ward off, defend, protect, resistOn: ボウ (bou)Kun: ふせ.ぐ (fuse.gu)
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隊
regiment, party, company, squadOn: タイ (tai)
Example Sentences
消防隊は指令を受けてから5分以内で現場に来ていた。
The fire brigade was on the scene within five minutes of receiving the call.