military officer; commissioned officer
Refers to a commissioned officer in the armed forces. In Japanese contexts, it typically covers ranks from second lieutenant upward.
He underwent training and became an officer.
He served as a naval officer for ten years.
士官候補生は厳しい訓練を受ける。
Officer cadets undergo rigorous training.
She works as an officer in the navy.
士官 refers to commissioned officers, while 下士官 refers to non-commissioned officers such as sergeants.
士官 (a military officer) and 仕官 (to enter government or samurai service) are homophones with completely different meanings.
士官 just means a commissioned officer in general, while 副官 specifically denotes an officer serving as a commander's personal aide.
士官 refers to a commissioned officer's rank itself, whereas 上官 refers to whoever is above you in the chain of command, regardless of rank.
non-commissioned officer; petty officer
warrant officer
military academy
young officer; youth officer
officer cadet; military cadet
Sino-Japanese compound of 士 (warrior, gentleman) and 官 (official, government post). The term was adopted in the modern military sense during the Meiji period.