大尉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 大尉
1
Military; だいい used by imperial japanese navy
captain (Army, US Marine Corps, USAF); lieutenant (Navy); flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.)
Examples
少佐は大尉の上官である。
A major is above a captain.
Kanji in this Word
大
3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
large
big
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うふ
お
おう
た
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
わ
尉
11 strokes
Frequency: 2007
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
military officer
jailer
old man
rank
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
ジョウ
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