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指揮官

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 指揮官

かん
Noun
Freq #8640
1

commander; commanding officer; CO

Examples
指揮官は部下を銃火にさらした。
The commander exposed his men to gunfire.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 155
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

finger
point to
indicate
put into
play (chess)
measure (ruler)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆび
さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いぶ
さし
さす
12 strokes
Frequency: 946
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

brandish
wave
wag
swing
shake

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.う
8 strokes
Frequency: 230
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

bureaucrat
the government
organ

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
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