officer in Japanese
officer in Japanese is 役員, 将校, お巡りさん — officer means someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
officer in Japanese
役員
Pronounced: yakuin
One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
将校
Pronounced: shōkō
A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.
お巡りさん
Pronounced: omawarisan
A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.
士官
Pronounced: shikan
A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.
役人
Pronounced: yakunin
One who holds a public office.
What does "officer" mean?
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noun Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
"The officer directed traffic around the accident."
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noun A respectful way to address a police officer.
""Is there a problem, officer?" he asked nervously."
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officer in a sentence
- The officer directed traffic around the accident.
- She was promoted to a senior officer within the company.
- "Is there a problem, officer?" he asked nervously.
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What is "officer" in Japanese?
"officer" in Japanese is 役員, 将校, お巡りさん. officer means: Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
How do you pronounce 役員?
"officer" in Japanese is 役員, pronounced "yakuin".
How do you use "officer" in a sentence?
Example: "The officer directed traffic around the accident." In Japanese, "officer" is 役員, 将校, お巡りさん.
Are there other ways to say "officer" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "officer": 役員, 将校, お巡りさん, 士官, 役人.
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