キャプテン (kyaputen) Japanese meaning: captain | KotomoraHe was chosen as the captain of the soccer team.
The captain brings the team together.
Usage patterns
〈人〉がキャプテンを務めるfor someone to serve as captain
He is serving as the team's captain this year.
〈人〉をキャプテンに選ぶto choose someone as captain
We discussed it and chose her as captain.
キャプテンに任命されるto be appointed captain
He was appointed captain by the coach.