Japanese

せんちょう
Meaning: captain
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

船
長

Example sentences

The captain gave instructions to the crew.
船長は標的を視認した
The captain confirmed the target visually.
嵐の中、船長と乗組員たちは必死に船を守った。
In the middle of the storm, the captain and the crew members desperately protected the ship.
船長はしっかりと舵を取って、嵐の中を進んだ。
The captain held the rudder firmly and proceeded through the storm.
メルビルの名作『白鯨』は、エイハブ船長の復讐の物語です。
Melville's masterpiece 'Moby Dick' is a story of Captain Ahab's revenge.
船長は古い航海図を広げた。
The captain spread out an old nautical chart.

Usage Notes

Refers to the person in command of a ship.

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