English–Japanese

“first lieutenant” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūi

Example

彼は中尉です。kare wa chū i de su

He is a first lieutenant.

Illustration for 中尉 (first lieutenant)

How to say “first lieutenant” in Japanese

“First lieutenant” in Japanese is 中尉 (chūi).

Describes an officer rank that occupies the middle position between a junior lieutenant rank and a captain rank.

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

Example sentences with 中尉

彼女は中尉として部隊に勤務しています。kano jo wa chū i to shi te bu tai ni kin mu shi te i ma su

She serves in the unit as a first lieutenant.

Tips for using 中尉

  • The U.S. Army and Air Force call this rank first lieutenant, but the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard call the comparable rank lieutenant junior grade.

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