団体

• Reading: だんたい
• Romaji: dantai
• Kanji breakdown: 団 (dan/ton) — group, circle; 体 (tai/karada) — body, substance
• Pronunciation: /da.n.ta.i/

Meaning

Group; organisation; party. A collection of people with a shared purpose.

A noun referring to organised groups of people. Common compounds include 団体旅行 (group tour), 団体割引 (group discount), and ボランティア団体 (volunteer organisation). Distinct from グループ, which is more casual, 団体 implies a formal or structured group.

Examples

1. 団体で申し込むと割引があります。 There's a discount if you apply as a group.
2. この団体は環境保護の活動をしています。 This organization does environmental conservation work.
3. 大きな団体がバスで観光に来ていた。 A large group came sightseeing by bus.

Usage Guide

Context: tourism, organisations, events

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 団 (group, circle, ball) and 体 (body, substance). Together they mean a group body — an organised unit of people acting together.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal