精鋭(せいえい)

せいえい
noun
the elite; picked members; crack troops
formalwrittenperson
1. the elite; picked members; crack troops
The best and most capable people in a group, especially soldiers or team members chosen for their skill. Often used in the phrase 少数(しょうすう)精鋭(せいえい), a small team of picked people.
各部署(かくぶしょ)から精鋭(せいえい)が集(あつ)められた。
The best people were gathered from every department.
少数(しょうすう)精鋭(せいえい)のチームでプロジェクトを進(すす)める。
We run the project with a small team of picked people.
精鋭(せいえい)部隊(ぶたい)が派遣(はけん)された。
Elite troops were sent in.
この会社(かいしゃ)は社員(しゃいん)が少(すく)ないが、全員(ぜんいん)が精鋭(せいえい)だ。
This company has few employees, but every one of them is top-notch.

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Somewhat formal; common in news, business and sports writing. In conversation, エリート or 腕利(うできき)き is more usual.

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