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VocabJLPT N1

first team

Noun

Definitions

1. an army
2. the whole army
3. first team

In the context of Japanese professional sports, particularly baseball, this refers to the top-tier team or first-string roster. Being called up to this level is considered a significant achievement for an athlete.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Someone shouted "The army's coming to conscript people!" in the town square.

Sentence 2

I told you — don't underestimate an army!

Sentence 3

I panicked, thinking "There's no way to stop the army's advance."

Sentence 4

I gave the order: "Recalculate the army's rate of advance."

Sentence 5

Through the sandstorm, only the army's flag could be seen swaying.