“Lieutenant” in Japanese
Short answer
Lieutenant in Japanese is “大尉” (taii). Full meaning: captain (Army, US Marine Corps, USAF), lieutenant (Navy), flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.).
Other ways to say “Lieutenant” in Japanese
空佐
kuusa (Self Defense Force's Air Force) colonel (defence), lieutenant, major
空将
kuushou (Self Defense Force's Air Force) general (defence), lieutenant, major
空尉
kuui (Self Defense Force's Air Force) captain (defence), lieutenant
補佐役
hosayaku assistant, adjunct, lieutenant
バックストップ
bakkusutoppu backstop; protection at the rear; assistant, lieutenant
バツクストップ
bakkusutoppu backstop; protection at the rear; assistant, lieutenant
バツクストツプ
bakkusutoppu backstop; protection at the rear; assistant, lieutenant
バックストツプ
bakkusutoppu backstop; protection at the rear; assistant, lieutenant
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