English–Japanese

“commissioned officer” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishikan

Example

彼は海軍の士官です。kare wa kai gun no shi kan de su

He is a commissioned officer in the navy.

Illustration for 士官 (commissioned officer)

How to say “commissioned officer” in Japanese

“Commissioned officer” in Japanese is 士官 (shikan).

The core is a military role whose authority comes from formal appointment and includes command.

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

Example sentences with 士官

彼女は士官として長年任務に就いています。kano jo wa shi kan to shi te naga nen nin mu ni tsu i te i ma su

She has served as an officer for many years.

Tips for using 士官

  • In English-speaking militaries, commissioned officer contrasts with non-commissioned officer because the former receives a formal commission, while the latter does not.

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