尉
Kanji · N1
尉 / military officer
Kanji for military officer, jailer, or old man.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イ、ジョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
尉 carries the meaning military officer, jailer, or old man.
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Common compounds with 尉
大尉たいいcaptain / lieutenant / flight lieutenant
少尉しょういsecond lieutenant / sublieutenant / ensign
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