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大尉

たいい
[taii]

Meanings

1.Noun

militarycaptain (Army, US Marine Corps, USAF); lieutenant (Navy); flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.)

Examples

大尉は部下に作戦の内容を説明した。

The captain explained the details of the mission to his subordinates.

彼女は海軍で大尉の階級を持つ。

She holds the rank of lieutenant in the navy.

大尉に昇進した祝いにパーティーを開いた。

A party was held to celebrate his promotion to captain.