military officer, jailer, old man, rank

About this kanji

The kanji 尉, pronounced as "イ" or "ジョウ," primarily means a military officer or a rank in the military. It is usually used as a noun and is often found in military-related terms. For example, 大尉 (たいい) means "captain" in the army, and 中尉 (ちゅうい) refers to a "first lieutenant." Another compound is 少尉 (しょうい), which means "second lieutenant." This kanji does not have a common kun'yomi reading, making it mostly found in formal or specialized contexts. If you see this kanji, it usually relates to ranks or positions within military organizations.

Example sentences

• 彼は尉官として従軍した。

  He served as a lieutenant.

Meanings across languages

English

military officer, jailer, old man, rank

Tiếng Việt

sĩ quan, người giam giữ, người già

日本語

軍官, 看守, 老人

한국어

군관, 교도관, 노인

中文

军官, 监狱长, 老人

id

perwira

th

นายทหาร

es

oficial

fr

officier

de

Offizier

pt

oficial

Common compounds

• 大尉たいいcaptain (Army, US Marine Corps, USAF), lieutenant (Navy), flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.)
• 中尉ちゅういfirst lieutenant, lieutenant junior grade
• 一尉いちいcaptain (JASDF, JGSDF), lieutenant (senior grade; JMSDF)
• 少尉しょういsecond lieutenant, sublieutenant, ensign
• 尉官いかんofficer below the rank of major, company officer
• 三尉さんいsecond lieutenant (JGSDF)
• 准尉じゅんいwarrant officer
• 二尉にいfirst lieutenant (JGSDF)