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“commanding officer” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitaichō

Example

隊長は作戦を説明します。tai chō wa saku sen o setsu mei shi ma su

The commanding officer explains the plan.

Illustration for 隊長 (commanding officer)

How to say “commanding officer” in Japanese

“Commanding officer” in Japanese is 隊長 (taichō).

Centers on the leader responsible for coordinating a group and making decisions for it.

Full entry for 隊長: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 隊長

経験豊富な隊長が、隊員たちの意見をまとめました。kei ken hō fu na tai chō ga tai in ta chi no i ken o ma to me ma shi ta

The experienced captain brought the team members' opinions together.

Tips for using 隊長

  • In films, games, and anime, 隊長 (taichō) often marks a character who directs a team, while real-world contexts can give it a military, police, or rescue meaning.

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