English–Japanese
“colonel” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitaisa
Example
大佐が部隊を率いています。tai sa ga bu tai o hiki i te i ma su
The colonel is leading the unit.
How to say “colonel” in Japanese
“Colonel” in Japanese is 大佐 (taisa).
Refers to an officer's high position in the military command structure, especially in an army or an equivalent naval rank.
Example sentences with 大佐
彼は大佐に昇進しました。kare wa tai sa ni shō shin shi ma shi ta
He was promoted to colonel.
Tips for using 大佐
- In English, colonel is pronounced like kernel, even though its spelling contains the letters colon, making it a notable pronunciation point for learners.