lieutenant in Japanese
lieutenant in Japanese is 中尉, 少尉, 海軍大尉 — lieutenant means a junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
lieutenant in Japanese
中尉
Pronounced: chuui
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
少尉
Pronounced: shōi
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
海軍大尉
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
副官
Pronounced: fukukan
What does "lieutenant" mean?
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noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
"The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol."
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noun A trusted deputy who carries out the plans of a more senior leader.
"The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal."
lieutenant in a sentence
- The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol.
- He was promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant.
- The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lieutenant" in Japanese?
"lieutenant" in Japanese is 中尉, 少尉, 海軍大尉. lieutenant means: A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
How do you pronounce 中尉?
"lieutenant" in Japanese is 中尉, pronounced "chuui".
How do you use "lieutenant" in a sentence?
Example: "The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol." In Japanese, "lieutenant" is 中尉, 少尉, 海軍大尉.
Are there other ways to say "lieutenant" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "lieutenant": 中尉, 少尉, 海軍大尉, 副官.
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