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VocabJLPT N3

colonel

Noun

Definitions

1. colonel
2. (navy) captain
3. Colonel

This noun refers to the military rank of colonel in the army or captain in the navy or air force. It is used in formal, historical, or fictional military contexts when referring to officers of that specific rank.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is it okay to move forward on this without checking with the Colonel?

Sentence 2

At the end, is there a chance to thank the Colonel in person?

Sentence 3

The colonel was sitting alone by the window.

Sentence 4

He said without hesitation, "The Colonel's orders are absolute."

Sentence 5

He warned me, "Don't touch the colonel's desk."