JLPT N1

military officer; jailer

Item 442 of 642 | 11 strokes | Radical: 寸 (inch)

Readings

On'yomi

Mnemonic

One INCH of authority — a MILITARY OFFICER commanding troops.

Example Words

大尉 (たいい) captain
尉官 (いかん) company officer
少尉 (しょうい) second lieutenant