大隊長 (だいたいちょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomoralarge, big
隊regiment, party, company Related words
- 大隊
大隊 is the battalion itself, while 大隊長 is the commander of that battalion.
- 中隊長
中隊長 is a company commander, one rank below a battalion commander.
- 連隊長
連隊長 is a regimental commander, one rank above a battalion commander.
Etymology
Compound of 大隊 (battalion) + 長 (chief, head).