VocabJLPT N2
staff officer
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. staff officer
  2. 2. military staff
  3. 3. adviser
  4. 4. Staff (military)
A noun meaning a military staff officer or strategic advisor who helps plan operations. In modern usage, it can refer to anyone acting as a key strategist or advisor behind the scenes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Just as the staff officer planned," he said with a satisfied look.

Sentence 2

On a windy night, the light in the staff officer's tent never went out.

Sentence 3

There's still time to read the adviser's analysis before making that call.

Sentence 4

Whoa, the strategist's notes — the writing is so tiny I can't read it!

Sentence 5

No no no, I'm just a regular staff member — I'm no strategist!