English–Japanese
“commander” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishirei
Example
司令は基地にいます。shi rei wa ki chi ni i ma su
The commander is at the base.
How to say “commander” in Japanese
“Commander” in Japanese is 司令 (shirei).
It centers on the authority to direct a unit and the person who exercises that authority.
Example sentences with 司令
司令は全員に安全な場所へ移るよう指示しました。shi rei wa zen in ni an zen na ba sho e utsu ru yō shi ji shi ma shi ta
The commander instructed everyone to move to a safe place.
Tips for using 司令
- English commander can be a military rank, while Japanese 司令 (shirei) usually names the person in command of a unit rather than one fixed rank.