上官

Reading: じょうかん
Meaning: superior officer, senior official, commanding officer
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Example Sentence
軍隊 の 上官 に 報告 する
I report to a superior officer in the military.
Usage Notes
Military or organizational term for someone of higher rank or authority. Most commonly used in military, police, or formal organizational contexts. Takes に particle when indicating the target of actions like reporting.
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