武ぶ官かん

noun

military officer; naval officer

Refers to a commissioned officer in the armed forces, including both army and navy. Often used in contrast with 文官 (civilian official).

• 彼かれは陸りく軍ぐんの武ぶ官かんとして長なが年ねん勤つとめた。

  He served for many years as an army officer.

• 式しき典てんには各かっ国こくの武ぶ官かんが招しょう待たいされた。

  Military officers from various countries were invited to the ceremony.