I need your help, japanoglots!

[rogh_sensei]

What's the difference between -dan and -gumi? They're both collectives but one seems more regimented/militant and the other more generic.
Can someone clarify usage for me?

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I'll clarify that.

[damagedvoicebox]

-dan (think Rocket-dan or Daigurren-dan or even SOS-dan) basically means "team".

-gumi could mean "class of" (as in san-nen A-gumi, Fanta CM anyone?) or refer to casual grouping (go-nin-gumi).

I don't profess to be an expert (or insane otaku to that end o.O), but I just finished 301 with a B+ so I think this is reliable enough info...

Re: I'll clarify that.

[rogh_sensei]

Here, I've seen you before. Over in the City community, yes?

Over there, yes.

[damagedvoicebox]

Yeah, I just started there not too long ago, and I've only played the actual game for about two weeks. So I'm very new.

Re: Over there, yes.

[rogh_sensei]

Welcome to the game!