“Captain” in Japanese
Short answer
Captain in Japanese is “一尉” (ichii). Full meaning: captain (JASDF, JGSDF), lieutenant (senior grade; JMSDF).
Other ways to say “Captain” in Japanese
機長
kichou captain (of an aircraft)
空尉
kuui (Self Defense Force's Air Force) captain (defence), lieutenant
艇長
teichou captain (of a midget submarine, torpedo boat, etc.), skipper (of a small boat), coxswain; length of a boat
大尉
taii captain (Army, US Marine Corps, USAF), lieutenant (Navy), flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.)
艦長
kanchou captain (of a warship)
キャプテン
kyaputen captain
一佐
issa colonel (JASDF, JGSDF), captain (JMSDF)
一等海佐
ittoukaisa captain (JMSDF)
大佐
taisa colonel, (navy) captain
主将
shushou commander-in-chief, supreme commander; captain (of a team)
キヤプテン
kyaputen captain
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