English–Japanese

“lieutenant colonel” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūsa

Example

父は陸軍の中佐です。chichi wa riku gun no chū sa de su

My father is an army lieutenant colonel.

Illustration for 中佐 (lieutenant colonel)

How to say “lieutenant colonel” in Japanese

“Lieutenant colonel” in Japanese is 中佐 (chūsa).

Refers to the middle officer rank in a three-level sequence from major to colonel.

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

Example sentences with 中佐

その中佐は部隊の訓練を担当しています。so no chū sa wa bu tai no kun ren o tan tō shi te i ma su

That lieutenant colonel is in charge of the unit's training.

Tips for using 中佐

  • The title lieutenant colonel has a space between lieutenant and colonel, unlike lieutenant commander, which names a different naval rank.

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