Japanese word

隊長

Pronunciation

Romajitaichō

Meaning

  • nouncommanding officer

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 隊長に報告するtai chō ni hō koku su ru

    report to the captain

  • 隊長を選ぶtai chō o era bu

    choose a captain

  • 隊長を務めるtai chō o tsuto me ru

    serve as captain

Similar words

指揮官shikikan: A person responsible for directing a group and controlling its activities.
部隊長butaichō: The officer responsible for the operation of a specific military or security unit.
司令官shireikan: An officer who directs a major military force or command.

Definition in Japanese

部隊や集団の成員をまとめ、指揮する人。bu tai ya shū dan no sei in o ma to me shi ki su ru hito

Word origin

隊長 (taichō) is a compound of 隊 (tai, "group or unit") and 長 (chō, "leader"), meaning the leader of a unit.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • captainnoun
  • team leadernoun

Related words

  • 隊長職taichōshokucaptaincynoun

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