大佐
Reading: たいさ
Meaning: colonel
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Example Sentence
The retired colonel spoke about his war experiences.
Usage Notes
Military rank above lieutenant colonel and below brigadier general. Used in both army and air force contexts. In the former Japanese Navy, it was called 'daisa' (だいさ).
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