Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 曹長(そうちょう) in Japanese

曹長
Kana Reading
そうちょう
Romaji
sōchō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    master sergeant; sergeant major (JSDF)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

cadet, friend

On'Yomi: ソウ, ゾウ

Kun'Yomi: つかさ, ともがら, へや

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

long, leader

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: なが.い, おさ

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